The Board granted service connection for a disorder of the feet, claimed as status post bunionectomy and status post gallbladder removal. The claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and other back, bladder, GERD, hysterectomy, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, and plantar fasciitis disabilities were denied or remanded.

The deciding factor: The probative evidence weighed against finding a current diagnosis of tinnitus related to service; however, the evidence supported findings that the Veteran's feet disorder and gallbladder removal are related to service. The remaining claims required further development through VA examinations.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, disorder of the feet, claimed as status post bunionectomy, status post gallbladder removal, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), back disability, bladder disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), status post hysterectomy, neck disability, right shoulder disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, plantar fasciitis

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 24, 2025

Citation

A25101695

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