The Veteran's left foot pain to include plantar fasciitis is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it began during service or is related to service.,Service connection for migraine including migraine variants is granted as there is evidence showing the disability began during service and continues to persist.,Chronic sinusitis is denied as the Veteran's current diagnosis of allergic rhinitis did not begin during service, nor was he exposed to burn pit toxins that would allow for presumptive service connection under VA regulations.,Right foot heel condition is denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the current disability and service.,PTSD is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service stressor or post-service diagnosis meeting DSM-5 criteria.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's conditions do not meet the threshold for service connection based on the lack of credible evidence linking the current disabilities to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot pain to include plantar fasciitis, migraine including migraine variants, chronic sinusitis, right foot heel condition, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26034132
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- Dismissed
The appeal seeking readjudication of the previously denied claim for PTSD and multiple other conditions is dismissed due to a procedural defect. The Veteran's authorized representative at the time the appeal was submitted did not have the authority to file the appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their claims for service connection for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, thus the appeal is dismissed.
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