The Board denied service connection for pes planus (flat feet) as it was not aggravated by service. The issues of back disability, hypertension, and right ankle disability were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing pes planus was not aggravated by service; therefore, service connection was denied. The other claims required additional evidence to be developed before a decision could be made.
- Claimed conditions
- pes planus (flat feet), back disability, hypertension, right ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25009142
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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