The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including plantar fasciitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, GERD, and various musculoskeletal issues. The decision also remanded the claims for sleep apnea and a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not persuasively support the existence of any of the claimed conditions at any time during or proximate to the pendency of the claim, and thus service connection was denied. The Board also remanded certain claims for further development.

Claimed conditions

plantar fasciitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), intestinal disability, to include irritable bowel syndrome, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 19, 2025

Citation

A25109667

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