The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current low back injury, and his service-connected plantar fasciitis, left foot, residuals of shell fragment wound, right leg, bicipital tendonitis, left shoulder, and septal deviation, status post septorhinoplasty, do not warrant increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the presence of a current low back injury or any other service-connected condition that would justify an increase in rating. The veteran's service records show only treatment for his left foot and shoulder injuries, but no indication of a low back injury. His claims are denied as there is insufficient medical evidence to substantiate the need for increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back injury, Plantar fasciitis, left foot, Residuals of shell fragment wound, right leg, Bicipital tendonitis, left shoulder, Septal deviation, status post septorhinoplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0711136
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- Granted
The Veteran's DJD, left foot and right foot are granted service connection. The Veteran's pes planus, left foot and right foot, as well as his plantar fasciitis in both feet, are also granted service connection. However, the issue of entitlement to service connection for a right knee strain is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to multiple service-connected foot disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for low back injury, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus to allow for further development of evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for plantar calluses and plantar fasciitis, left and right foot, to obtain a medical addendum opinion.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.
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