The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis, while dismissing claims for other conditions including low sperm count, dermatomycosis tinea versicolor, obstructive sleep apnea, eczema, left shoulder strain, and remanding issues related to gastroesophageal reflux disease and a back disability.
The deciding factor: The Board granted service connection based on the presumption of aggravation for bilateral pes planus and direct evidence for bilateral plantar fasciitis. Other claims were dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran or lack of clear and convincing evidence of aggravation beyond natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- Low sperm count, Dermatomycosis tinea versicolor, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Eczema, Left shoulder strain, Bilateral pes planus, Bilateral plantar fasciitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Back disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2024
- Citation
- 24001788
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates of November 5, 2021, for the grants of service connection and eligibility for DEA benefits.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matters for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and conducting VA examinations.
- 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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