Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for tension headaches, GERD, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral pes planus, but granted a separate rating of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis. The appeal was remanded to provide an adequate examination for the right ankle sprain.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence supporting more severe symptoms or functional impairment than those currently rated, and thus denied increased ratings as not warranted by the evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- tension headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017854
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