The Veteran's cystic acne is granted as service-connected.,Left and right foot plantar fasciitis with heel spurs are granted as service-connected.,Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) claim is remanded due to lack of VA examination.,Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis claims are remanded due to lack of VA examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the Veteran's assertion that his cystic acne began during service and was aggravated by his service-connected major depressive disorder (MDD).,The Veteran's foot conditions, including plantar fasciitis with heel spurs, are linked to in-service injuries and his service-connected left ankle disability.,PFB claim requires a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the condition.,Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis claims require a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Cystic acne, Left foot plantar fasciitis with plantar calcaneal spur, Right foot plantar fasciitis with plantar calcaneal spur, Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2023
- Citation
- A23029949
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- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted a 20 percent rating, but no higher. The claim for a compensable rating for Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- 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.
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