Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis with left heel Haglund's deformity, finding that the evidence established severe symptoms more nearly approximating the criteria associated with severe symptoms of bilateral acquired flatfoot (pes planus) under Diagnostic Code 5276.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms were more closely aligned with the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 5276, as his condition was characterized by marked pronation and severe spasm of the tendo Achillis on manipulation, not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis, left heel Haglund's deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018269
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