The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,The Veteran's plantar fasciitis including bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus and residuals of left great toe fracture is rated at 30 percent, which is appropriate given her symptoms do not meet the criteria for more severe ratings.,The Veteran's bilateral TMD joint dysfunction with nocturnal bruxism is rated at 10 percent, which is appropriate based on her interincisal range and dietary restrictions.,The Veteran's cervical strain with degenerative arthritis including disc space narrowing is rated at 10 percent, which is appropriate given the limitations in motion and functional impairment.,The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve is rated at 30 percent, which is appropriate based on her symptoms and findings.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve is rated at 40 percent, which is appropriate given the severity of her symptoms and functional impairment.,The Veteran's thoracolumbar strain including degenerative arthritis is rated at 20 percent, which is appropriate based on her findings and limitations.,The Veteran's uterine fibroid is not compensable as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to major depressive disorder, which would warrant a higher rating. The Veteran maintains her relationships and functions independently despite her symptoms.,The plantar fasciitis including bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus and residuals of left great toe fracture is rated at 30 percent as it does not meet the criteria for more severe ratings based on her findings and limitations.,Bilateral TMD joint dysfunction with nocturnal bruxism is rated at 10 percent as her interincisal range and dietary restrictions do not warrant a higher rating.,Cervical strain with degenerative arthritis including disc space narrowing is rated at 10 percent based on the findings of limited motion and functional impairment.,Left lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve is rated at 30 percent as her symptoms and findings do not warrant a higher rating.,Right lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve is rated at 40 percent based on the severity of her symptoms and functional impairment.,Thoracolumbar strain including degenerative arthritis is rated at 20 percent due to the limitations in motion and functional impairment.,Uterine fibroid does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not produce symptoms requiring continuous treatment.

Claimed conditions

Major depressive disorder, Plantar fasciitis including bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus and residuals of left great toe fracture, Bilateral temporomandibular (TMD) joint dysfunction with nocturnal bruxism, Cervical strain with degenerative arthritis including disc space narrowing, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve, Thoracolumbar strain including degenerative arthritis, Uterine fibroid

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 31, 2024

Citation

A24070515

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