The Board granted a 50 percent rating for plantar fasciitis from May 27, 2021, to July 21, 2022, but denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent prior to that date and on or after July 22, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation from May 27, 2021, to July 21, 2022, based on extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces and pain on manipulation and use accentuated.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, hallux valgus, fracture residuals with arthritis in the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23000708
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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