The veteran was granted initial disability ratings of 70 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and 50 percent for bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis, effective from November 4, 2017 to June 23, 2022.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas during the appeal period, warranting a higher disability rating than initially assigned.

Claimed conditions

Generalized anxiety disorder, Bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

October 20, 2025

Citation

25013072

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