The Veteran's pilonidal cyst condition is granted service connection as it began during active duty and reoccurred after separation.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis with deviated septum, bilateral lower shin splints with calf pain, and bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus are denied as the evidence does not meet the required criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pilonidal cyst condition was first diagnosed during service and reoccurred after separation. The VA examiner opined that this condition is at least as likely as not related to service.,For allergic rhinitis, the evidence does not show a greater than 50-percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side. For bilateral lower shin splints and calf pain, treatment was less than 12 consecutive months and unresponsive to conservative measures. For bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, there is no evidence of relief from non-surgical and surgical treatments.
- Claimed conditions
- Pilonidal Cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24085004
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