Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, plantar fasciitis with degenerative joint disease in both feet, and hypertension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's symptoms were not more severe than those already contemplated by the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, Plantar fasciitis with degenerative joint disease, left foot, Plantar fasciitis with degenerative joint disease, right foot, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25018961
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