Denied
The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis and higher ratings for the veteran's right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy and right hip strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the conditions were incurred in or caused by service, or that they warranted a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right hip strain (limitation of flexion), right hip strain (limitation of extension), right hip strain (impairment of thigh)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25005114
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