The Veteran's service connection claims for plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, pes planus, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the feet have been granted. The claim for thyroid disorder is remanded.,Service connection has been established for plantar fasciitis on a direct basis due to its onset during active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing Morton's neuroma was not aggravated by his period of active duty service, and the presumption of soundness is therefore not rebutted. Service connection has been granted for this condition.,Service connection has been established for plantar fasciitis on a direct basis due to its onset during active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"plantar fasciitis","issues":["service connection"]}, {"condition_name":"Morton's neuroma","issues":["service connection"]}, {"condition_name":"pes planus","issues":["service connection"]}, {"condition_name":"bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the feet","issues":["service connection"]}, {"condition_name":"thyroid disorder","issues":["service connection"]}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20068608
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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