The Veteran's pinguecula and thoracolumbar spine disability are granted service connection, while his migraine, right knee disability, cervical spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are granted. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had credible lay statements about the onset and history of his back problems, which were not adequately addressed by the VA examiners in their opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- pinguecula, migraine, thoracolumbar spine disability, right knee disability, cervical spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24051379
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- Dismissed
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