The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for right knee disability have been dismissed.,For the period from February 1, 2019 to November 16, 2022, the Veteran's headaches were rated at 30%.,The Veteran's plantar fasciitis was denied a rating in excess of 10% for the period from February 1, 2019 to November 16, 2022. However, starting from February 1, 2023, he received a 30% rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeals for bilateral hearing loss and right knee disability.,For the period of February 1, 2019 to November 16, 2022, the Veteran's headaches met the criteria for a 30% rating based on characteristic prostrating attacks occurring once per month over several months.,Starting from February 1, 2023, the Veteran's plantar fasciitis did not respond to both nonsurgical and surgical treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hearing Loss, Right Knee Disability, Headaches, Plantar Fasciitis (from February 1, 2019 to November 16, 2022), Plantar Fasciitis (from February 1, 2023 onwards)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26023326
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities are rated at 10% each, and the Board finds that higher ratings are not warranted based on the evidence of record.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are not related to his active service, and thus denied both claims for service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for alcohol abuse and psychiatric disorder are remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence to support an etiological relationship between his current condition and his military service.
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