The Veteran's pes planus with plantar fasciitis rating was reduced from 50 percent to 30 percent effective November 9, 2022. The Board has restored the 50 percent rating based on evidence showing no improvement in ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements were found more probative than the VA examination reports in determining whether there was actual improvement in his pes planus with plantar fasciitis that could be maintained under the ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- pes planus with plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- December 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24082388
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