The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, specifically bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, was denied increased evaluations.,The Board also found that the Veteran is not entitled to TDIU prior to December 6, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not substantiate a reasonable possibility that the Veteran was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities prior to December 6, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23041271
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What this means for you
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus was granted, but the Board found that his disability more closely approximated a 30 percent rating. The issue of service connection for neck disability secondary to spine disability is remanded.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appellant withdrew his appeals for various disability ratings and effective dates, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and other benefits, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional compensation.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 50 percent for his bilateral foot disability, as the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent has already been assigned and there is no legal basis to award a higher evaluation.
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