The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that hypertension, epididymitis, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, post-operative meniscectomy of the left knee, hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea did not warrant higher ratings or service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that hypertension was incurred in service or due to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's epididymitis has not required hospitalization or drainage. His plantar fasciitis of the right foot and left foot have resulted in no more than moderate disability. His post-operative meniscectomy of the left knee has not resulted in chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale, nor required a tracheostomy. His hemorrhoids have not been manifested by significant complications. His sleep apnea did not meet criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, epididymitis, plantar fasciitis (right foot), plantar fasciitis (left foot), post-operative meniscectomy of the left knee, hemorrhoids, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2005
- Citation
- 0521600
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