The Veteran's tension headaches, bilateral pes planus (rated at 30% since May 7, 2008), sinus condition, hemorrhoids, and cervical spine disability have been granted service connection. The Veteran is currently rated at 10% for his cervical spine disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tension headaches were diagnosed during service and continued after discharge. Bilateral pes planus was manifested by pain on manipulation and use of the feet, with objective evidence of tenderness and characteristic callosities. The sinus condition was characterized by non-incapacitating episodes per year. Hemorrhoids were mild to moderate in severity. The cervical spine disability had subjective complaints of pain and stiffness, but no ankylosis or incapacitating episodes within a 12-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- tension headaches, bilateral pes planus, sinus condition, hemorrhoids, cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1003057
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