The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, a left shoulder strain (claimed as left shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis), left hip trochanteric pain syndrome and left hip iliopsoas tendinitis (collectively referred to as 'left hip disability'), lumbosacral strain, and allergic rhinitis. The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for a cervical strain beginning March 31, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the Veteran's claimed conditions were related to his active service or that they worsened beyond their natural progression during service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis, left shoulder strain (claimed as left shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis), left hip trochanteric pain syndrome and left hip iliopsoas tendinitis (collectively referred to as 'left hip disability'), lumbosacral strain, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24073119
What this means for you
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