The Veteran's hypertension has been granted an initial 10 percent rating.,For the period prior to February 20, 2020, the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted a 10 percent rating.,Since February 20, 2020, the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis has been denied any increase in rating beyond the initial 10 percent assigned.,The claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to hypertension, as diastolic pressure was predominantly below 110 and systolic pressure was predominantly below 200.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23052621
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