The Veteran's left shoulder strain, rotator cuff tendonitis, post coracoclavicular ligament tear, and degenerative changes are granted as service-connected.,An initial 10 percent rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis is granted from February 28, 2014 through October 16, 2022. The Veteran's condition was relieved by arch supports during this period.,Since October 17, 2022, the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis are rated at 30 percent due to symptoms such as pain, characteristic callosities, decreased longitudinal arch height on weight-bearing, marked pronation, extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces, and severe spasm of the Achilles tendon.
The deciding factor: The evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether these disabilities began during active service.,There was bilateral pes planus with symptoms relieved by arch supports from February 28, 2014 through October 16, 2022. Since then, the Veteran's condition has worsened and now requires a higher rating due to more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, rotator cuff tendonitis, post coracoclavicular ligament tear, degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23006862
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