The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his bilateral plantar fasciitis, pes cavus, metatarsalgia, and hammer toes was denied. A separate 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted effective February 7, 2021. The Veteran also received a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show pronounced bilateral flatfoot with marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the tendo achillis on manipulation, not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances to warrant a higher 50 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis, pes cavus, metatarsalgia, hammer toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23046377
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for athletes' foot, low back strain, and plantar fasciitis due to a lack of a VA examination prior to the August 2020 rating decision.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of an earlier effective date for service connection for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for plantar fasciitis.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disability, including plantar fasciitis and flat foot (pes planus), finding no evidence of a causal link to his active military service.
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