An initial 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted from March 3, 2013.,A 40 percent rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with IVDS is granted from July 26, 2013.,The claim for an increased rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code. The Board found that his symptoms were adequately addressed by the current ratings, and granted the initial 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis from March 3, 2013, and the 40 percent rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with IVDS starting from July 26, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23024502
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Dismissed
The appeals regarding the evaluation of bilateral plantar fasciitis and residuals of fractures of the second, fourth, and fifth left toes, as well as the evaluation of bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy with loss of use, are dismissed as untimely.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and his service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and denied the claims for right knee disability, erectile dysfunction, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The decision is remanded for further action on these issues.
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