The Board granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and increased the ratings for thoracolumbar strain, herniated disc and intervertebral disc syndrome, vertigo/dizziness, and PTSD. The rating for left shoulder impingement syndrome was denied, while a 50 percent rating for tension headaches was granted.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is secondary to his service-connected back disability, and the ratings for other conditions were based on the severity of their manifestations during the appeal period.

Claimed conditions

bilateral plantar fasciitis, thoracolumbar strain, herniated disc and intervertebral disc syndrome, vertigo/dizziness, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), left shoulder impingement syndrome, tension headaches

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 6, 2025

Citation

A25097021

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