The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include as secondary to plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's current cervical strain was not linked to her active duty service or any service-connected condition.,Service connection for a skin disability of the bilateral toes was also denied. The VA examiner found no evidence of onychomycosis in service and concluded that it is less likely than not caused by exposure to unclean bathrooms during military service.,The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, to include as secondary to plantar fasciitis and/or a cervical spine disability. The VA examiner noted normal gait mechanics and found no evidence of permanent aggravation.
The deciding factor: There is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current cervical strain to her active duty service or any service-connected condition.,The VA examiner concluded that there was no evidence of onychomycosis in service, and it is less likely than not caused by exposure to unclean bathrooms during military service.,The VA examiner noted normal gait mechanics and found no evidence of permanent aggravation of the cervical strain disorder due to plantar fasciitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability, Skin disability of the bilateral toes, Right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20006856
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