Dismissed
The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected foot disability was dismissed, and the claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, left shoulder, and right arm disabilities were reopened.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his claim for a higher rating for his foot disability. New and material evidence was found to support reopening of the claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, left shoulder, and right arm disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis, heel spur, left foot, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, right arm disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25012953
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