The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for left and right foot calcaneal spurs and degenerative joint disease, as well as left and right Achilles tendinitis with equinus deformity, were denied. The evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The symptoms reported by the Veteran did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot calcaneal spurs, Right foot calcaneal spurs, Left Achilles tendinitis with equinus deformity, Right Achilles tendinitis with equinus deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24078544
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