The Veteran's right foot osteoarthritis and calcaneal spur were rated at 10 percent from April 12, 2016 to April 9, 2021. From April 9, 2021, the rating was increased to 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms during flare-ups were severe and resulted in a 30% rating under DC 5284 from April 9, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot osteoarthritis, calcaneal spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2024
- Citation
- 24017142
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- Dismissed
The appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right foot plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur is dismissed. The appeal for service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and disc herniation is granted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting right foot condition of bunions, plantar fasciitis, and a calcaneal bone spur was aggravated by active duty service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of any current left foot disability, including a fracture and calcaneal spur. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being reviewed again.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including incomplete medical opinions and failure to obtain relevant records such as ROTC personnel records.
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