The Veteran's adjustment disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective December 30, 2021. Her right foot metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis are rated at 20 percent, effective March 12, 2020. The Veteran's right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome remains at a 10 percent rating. TDIU is granted effective November 18, 2011, and Chapter 35 DEA is also granted effective that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adjustment disorder meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to suicidal ideation, irritability, and uncontrollable anger outbursts. Her right foot metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis are rated at 20 percent as of March 12, 2020, reflecting moderate symptoms relieved by built-up shoe or arch support. The Veteran's right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome remains at a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder, right foot metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061408
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