The veteran's chronic low back strain and bilateral plantar fasciitis were found to be incurred in service.,Service connection for chronic bronchitis, right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, acquired psychiatric disorder (chronic anxiety, depression), PTSD, chronic pharyngitis/aphthous ulcer (claimed as spitting up blood), and chronic chest pain was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service medical records show treatment for back strain during service. Post-service treatment records confirm the presence of a chronic low back disorder.,Service medical records indicate that the veteran had bronchitis in service, but post-service records do not reflect ongoing symptoms or diagnoses. The VA examiner concluded there is no objective evidence of current chronic pharyngitis/aphthous ulcer (claimed as spitting up blood).
- Claimed conditions
- chronic back strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2007
- Citation
- 0718706
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