The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, service connection for bilateral osteoarthritis of the feet secondary to service connected bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, service connection for vertigo, including dizziness and giddiness, secondary to service connected migraine headaches and/or tinnitus, and service connection for a traumatic brain injury are all remanded.,The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated based on the evidence provided during the hearing and any additional records obtained.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has not been afforded an updated VA examination to assess the current severity of his bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, as well as for his claimed bilateral osteoarthritis of the feet. Additionally, a new theory of entitlement is needed for service connection of vertigo due to service connected migraine headaches and/or tinnitus. Lastly, a new VA examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's traumatic brain injury.,The Veteran has not been afforded an updated VA examination to assess his bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, as well as for his claimed bilateral osteoarthritis of the feet. Additionally, a new theory of entitlement is needed for service connection of vertigo due to service connected migraine headaches and/or tinnitus. Lastly, a new VA examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's traumatic brain injury.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, bilateral osteoarthritis of the feet, vertigo (including dizziness and giddiness), traumatic brain injury
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22043487
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What this means for you
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