The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and service connection for metatarsalgia (foot pain) (Morton's disease) (plantar fasciitis (also claimed as foot problems) was dismissed. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The Veteran did not file a Notice of Disagreement within the required timeframe, thus the issues are no longer before the Board.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Metatarsalgia, Erectile Dysfunction (secondary to PTSD), Bilateral Ankle Disability, Bilateral Hip Disability, TMJ, Bilateral Medial Tibial Stress, Bilateral Varicose Veins, Headaches, Eczema, Bilateral Shoulder Disability, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Vertigo, Obstructive Lung Disease, Bilateral Wrist Disability (bilateral radial arthritis), Sinusitis, Cervical Spine Disability, Lumbar Spine Disability, Eustachian Tube Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Insomnia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Gulf War

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 10, 2025

Citation

A25012229

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