Partly granted
The veteran's request for an increased rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease was denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including VA examinations and medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with Schmorl's node, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004101
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