The Board has granted service connection for right plantar fasciitis, left plantar fasciitis, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and bilateral leg lipodermatosclerosis. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding his in-service symptoms and competent medical opinions linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s statements about recurrent foot and hand problems during active duty were credible and consistent with the competent medical evidence, which supported a link between the current diagnoses and service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Plantar Fasciitis, Left Plantar Fasciitis, Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bilateral Leg Lipodermatosclerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19188560
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,757 · Granted: 23% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for a head scar, service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The Board will obtain VA examinations and medical opinions to address the relevant evidence.
- Denied
The Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve paralysis are currently rated at the highest possible rating under VA regulations, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they have not shown complete paralysis or substantial loss of use of the hand.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), liver condition, joint pain, intestinal condition, kidney condition, sleep apnea, vein condition, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and lumbar spine disability have all been granted.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for OSA is dismissed. A 50 percent rating, but no higher, for right carpal tunnel syndrome, post-surgery, is granted.
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