Partly granted
The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for left elbow conditions were granted. A 30% rating for sinusitis was assigned from June 1, 2010. Claims for higher ratings for back and plantar fasciitis disabilities were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and applicable laws and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion, left elbow, impairment of left elbow, sinusitis, thoracolumbar spondylosis (back disability), bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006185
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