The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, metatarsalgia, bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis, and residuals of cold weather injuries in the bilateral lower extremities (chilblains) are all granted.,However, the Veteran's fracture of the 4th proximal phalanx of the left foot is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish that the current fractures began during service or are related to any in-service injury, event, or disease. The Board finds the preponderance of the evidence against finding a nexus between the fracture and either active service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis with Pes Planus, Metatarsalgia, Fracture of the 4th Proximal Phalanx of the Left Foot, Bilateral Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, Chronic Sinusitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Residuals of Cold Weather Injuries in the Bilateral Lower Extremities (Chilblains), Left Ankle Arthritis, Right Ankle Arthritis, Tinea Pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2019
- Citation
- A19001131
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