The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is granted as secondary to his service-connected patellofemoral syndrome, right knee with degenerative changes and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis with chronic sinusitis is granted at a 30% evaluation effective February 5, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the lumbosacral strain was secondarily related to the service-connected patellofemoral syndrome, right knee with degenerative changes and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis with chronic sinusitis is granted at a 30% evaluation effective February 5, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, patellofemoral syndrome, right knee with degenerative changes, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24079444
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- 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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
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