The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot condition, including plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus, as well as increased ratings for the veteran's right and left knee conditions. However, it granted a 10 percent disability rating for painful scars of the knees.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's foot condition was related to his service or secondary to his back condition, nor did it establish that his knee replacements warranted an increased rating; however, there was sufficient evidence to grant a 10 percent disability rating for painful scars of the knees.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral foot condition (plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012035
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