The veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar spine disability and bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied. Service connection for insomnia was granted with an effective date of November 26, 2021.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical evidence and regulatory criteria.

Claimed conditions

lumbar spine disability, low back disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

A25003512

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