The Board granted earlier effective dates of October 25, 2021, for the Veteran's service connection claims for plantar fasciitis and pes planus, bilateral; left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome and tendinitis; trochanteric pain syndrome, left hip; trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip; lateral collateral ligament sprain, left ankle; and lateral collateral ligament sprain, right ankle.
The deciding factor: The Veteran continuously pursued his claims for service connection since October 25, 2021, which established the relevant date of claim under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis and pes planus, bilateral, left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome and tendinitis, trochanteric pain syndrome, left hip, trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip, lateral collateral ligament sprain, left ankle, lateral collateral ligament sprain, right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25100882
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected left ankle sprain is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the VA examination conducted in October 2020. The Board will seek an adequate medical examination and consider all relevant evidence before making a decision.
- Dismissed
The appeals for earlier effective dates for the specified conditions were dismissed due to untimely filing of the VA Form 10182.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for TMJD and granted a separate 10 percent rating for limited lateral excursion. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for left ankle, left foot, and right foot gout were remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for lateral collateral ligament sprain of both ankles as the evidence did not support a relationship between the current disabilities and the Veteran's active duty service.
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