The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his service-connected bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis, finding that the disability did not meet or approximate criteria warranting a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed normal range of motion and no significant functional impairment, which precluded assignment of an increased evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0823754
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- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis is granted as service connected. The Board found new and relevant evidence sufficient to readjudicate the claim, including a private provider's opinion linking her current condition to military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to evaluate the service-connected bilateral pes planus and any additional diagnosed disabilities of the feet. The Veteran's representative provided additional argument in October 2014.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis, and residuals of frostbite of the second toe of the left foot as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis. The Veteran was also denied an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
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