The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis of both feet and esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia). The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between the current conditions and active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current foot disabilities or esophageal disorder were related to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis, right foot, plantar fasciitis, left foot, esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20032303
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity and plantar fasciitis, right foot due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for plantar fasciitis, left foot was dismissed by the Veteran prior to a decision being issued.
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