The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for micromastia residuals, left foot plantar fasciitis, and shin splints of the left lower extremity. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 22, 2011 and 20 percent disabling from March 22, 2011 to the present for low back strain with bulging disc was denied as there is no evidence that the Veteran's current symptoms are due to her service-connected low back disability. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee disability was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current symptoms, including pain and limited range of motion, were not caused by her service-connected low back disability or right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- micromastia residuals, left foot plantar fasciitis, shin splints of the left lower extremity, low back strain with bulging disc, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2018
- Citation
- 1806164
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