The Veteran's left and right foot calcaneal spurs, as well as the residuals of her left and right leg tibial fractures, have been granted increased ratings to 30 percent each. The effective date is February 5, 2019.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's bilateral calcaneal spurs presented with severe symptoms, including constant pain like walking on hot nails and burning sensation in her heels, which limited her ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods. The residuals of her tibial fractures also presented with marked knee or ankle disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot calcaneal spur, Right foot calcaneal spur, Residuals of left leg tibial fracture, Residuals of right leg tibial fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24054539
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