The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed left heel spurs are attributable to her period of active service and granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in April 2004 provided evidence suggesting that the veteran's current left heel spur is more likely than not related to her service, as it had its onset during service.
- Claimed conditions
- left heel spurs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2008
- Citation
- 0826802
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for rectal scarring, rash, and discomfort due to an in-service sexual assault. The claims for other conditions were remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral heel spurs and an upper left extremity disability due to potential outstanding records and a need for a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left and right heel spurs, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to her military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left heel spurs, right heel spurs, and bilateral plantar fasciitis have been remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining her VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of her conditions.
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