The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or a service-connected lumbar spine disorder. The issue of service connection for prostate disorder was remanded by the Board.,Service connection for prostate disorder remains pending and will be reconsidered.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current plantar fasciitis was caused or aggravated by his military service, including wearing combat boots. The examiner found no plausible anatomical relationship between the lumbar spine disorder and the foot condition.,Service connection for prostate disorder will be reconsidered as there is insufficient information in the record to make a determination.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis, prostate disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23005607
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a medical examination to clarify the current diagnosis of prostate disorder and determine if it is related to service, including exposure to herbicides during the Vietnam War Era.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of an earlier effective date for service connection for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for plantar fasciitis.
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