The Board denied increased ratings for right and left foot plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's disability did not meet or approximate criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no more than moderate impairment with pain but without associated weakness, edema, heat, redness, instability, atrophy, disturbed circulation, or malunion or nonunion of the tarsal or metatarsal bones. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder), Right foot plantar fasciitis with degenerative changes, Left foot plantar fasciitis with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2012
- Citation
- 1241298
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1241298.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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