The Board granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, but denied increased ratings for the Veteran's foot, cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, psychiatric disorder, and other conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the Veteran's foot, cervical spine, or lumbosacral spine disabilities. However, it supported service connection for pseudofolliculitis and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to continuous symptoms since service.

Claimed conditions

bilateral flat foot and plantar fasciitis, cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, acquired psychiatric disorder, pseudofolliculitis, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right elbow condition, fatigue, benign neoplasm on ribs, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left shoulder condition, left knee condition, left elbow condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

A25085264

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