The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a lung condition, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The veteran was granted a compensable rating of 10% for her bilateral plantar fasciitis but not for her bilateral pes planus or lung condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's current respiratory complaints were not shown to be related to service, and her pre-existing mild bilateral pes planus did not worsen during service. The VA examination revealed no significant disability from her bilateral plantar fasciitis, which was considered a non-compensable condition.
- Claimed conditions
- lung condition, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0001745
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Granted
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus based on aggravation of a preexisting disability, but denied service connection for right and left knee disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, anemia, and gastritis as the conditions were not shown to be related to or aggravated by service.
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