The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating of 10 percent for his left heel spur was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating as it is not moderately severe or severe, and there were no residuals from previous surgery.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had residual symptoms but they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on severity of the condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left heel spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2024
- Citation
- 24009624
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including residuals of a right forearm burn, left and right shin splints, chronic disability manifested by right toe numbness, back and right hip disabilities as well as left and right heel spurs. The most probative evidence shows that these conditions were not present during or due to her military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various foot disabilities, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, Haglund's deformity, neuropathy, and heel spurs of both feet, to obtain additional evidence and a medical examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected bilateral flatfoot with plantar fasciitis and left heel spur, as well as entitlement to TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right ankle condition as secondary to other service-connected conditions.
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