The Board dismissed the claims for proposed rating reductions of left foot plantar fasciitis and GERD, and denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction. The issues related to increased ratings for knee and ankle conditions were remanded.
The deciding factor: The claims for proposed rating reductions were dismissed as they were not adverse decisions, while the claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied due to lack of evidence showing functional impairment beyond the maximum noncompensable rating. The increased rating claims for knee and ankle conditions required further examination to assess functional limitations during flares or repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot plantar fasciitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erectile dysfunction, tibial tubercle of the right knee, left knee retropatellar pain syndrome, lateral tendon laxity of the right ankle, status post left ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016566
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