The Board denied service connection for tarsal tunnel syndrome of the left and right lower extremities, bilateral feet disorder, hypertension, bladder disorder, and headache syndrome. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that any of the claimed conditions were related to the Veteran's service, including combat service in Kuwait. For the tarsal tunnel syndrome, there was no current diagnosis during the pendency of the claim. For the feet disorder and other foot conditions, the examiners found no objective medical evidence of worsening or progression due to service. For hypertension and bladder disorders, the examiner did not provide an adequate rationale for their opinions.

Claimed conditions

tarsal tunnel syndrome, left lower extremity, tarsal tunnel syndrome, right lower extremity, bilateral feet disorder (to include bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis with heel spurs and degenerative arthritis), hypertension, bladder disorder, headache syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

A25019283

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