The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis was denied, while his claim for a 20 percent rating for plantar fasciitis with degenerative arthritis throughout the claims period was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's plantar fasciitis with degenerative arthritis involved two or more minor joint groups and had occasional incapacitating exacerbations, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5003. The Veteran's chronic sinusitis did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, plantar fasciitis with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23024712
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