The Board granted an increased rating to 50 percent for the Veteran's bilateral foot condition from February 25, 2020 to January 10, 2022, but denied ratings in excess of 10 percent and 50 percent at other times.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's disability picture more nearly approximated a 50 percent rating from February 25, 2020 to January 10, 2022 due to pronounced symptoms, but did not warrant ratings in excess of 10 percent or 50 percent at other times.

Claimed conditions

bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, degenerative arthritis of the feet, bilateral metatarsalgia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

25012719

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