The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her back disability, right and left lower extremity radiculopathies, bilateral plantar fasciitis and flatfeet, and allergic rhinitis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's symptoms of low back pain, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral plantar fasciitis and flatfeet, and allergic rhinitis have been stable or improved with treatment over time. The range of motion tests were within normal limits, and there was no evidence of IVDS.
- Claimed conditions
- Back disability, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Bilateral plantar fasciitis and flatfeet, Allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20079050
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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy but remanded the back disability claim for further development.
- Denied
The appeal for higher ratings and effective dates for various conditions was denied, with the exception of left and right lower extremity radiculopathy which were granted an earlier effective date.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back disability, residuals of a right foot injury, sinusitis, shortness of breath, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
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