The Veteran's left and right heel strains have been granted increased disability ratings of 10 percent each, effective from the date of this decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found moderate residuals in both feet due to bilateral heel strain, warranting a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- left heel strain, right heel strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24043869
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