Partly granted
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hallux valgus with degenerative arthritis in both feet and remanded a claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes, and an addendum opinion was needed to address the etiology of the claimed plantar fasciitis.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus with degenerative arthritis, right foot, hallux valgus with degenerative arthritis, left foot, bilateral plantar fasciitis (also claimed as bilateral foot pain)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011137
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