Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and recurrent bronchitis with chronic cough and chest pain due to in-service exposure to burn pits.,Service connection is denied for hypotension as there is no evidence of a current disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records show diagnoses and treatment for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and bronchitis. The PACT Act presumes these conditions are related to in-service exposure to burn pits.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis or symptoms of hypotension.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis (also claimed as rhinorrhea), sinusitis (also claimed as postnasal drip, difficulty swallowing, sinus congestion of front sinus with maxillary sinus pressure), recurrent bronchitis with chronic cough and chest pain, hypotension
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23023994
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- Dismissed
The appeals regarding the evaluation of bilateral plantar fasciitis and residuals of fractures of the second, fourth, and fifth left toes, as well as the evaluation of bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy with loss of use, are dismissed as untimely.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and his service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition.
- Granted
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- Granted
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