The Veteran's right and left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis were denied ratings in excess of 10 percent prior to August 22, 2017. Beginning August 22, 2017, the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was also denied a rating in excess of 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records did not provide evidence that supported granting any higher ratings for the Veteran’s foot disabilities prior to August 22, 2017, or beginning August 22, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Pes Planus with Plantar Fasciitis, Left Foot Pes Planus with Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20074202
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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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The Veteran's right foot disability is service connected, and his left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis warrants a 10 percent rating.
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The Board has granted a 20 percent rating under DC 5276 for the right foot disability and a 10 percent rating under DC 5279.
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