The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for left foot plantar fasciitis was denied. The Veteran is currently assigned a 20 percent evaluation, effective May 7, 2013.,From May 27, 2021 to July 21, 2022, the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis warranted a 50 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to May 27, 2021 and from May 27, 2021 to July 21, 2022. On and after July 22, 2022, the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, hallux valgus, healed fracture of the third metatarsal head with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23000708
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