The Veteran's claim for a rating of 20 percent for right foot neuropathy, external popliteal and anterior tibial nerves was granted from the earlier effective date of July 16, 2023. Other claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to July 16, 2023, but did support a 20 percent rating from that date forward.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot neuropathy, external popliteal and anterior tibial nerves, right foot pain status post Lisfranc fracture, bilateral plantar fascial fibromatosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25036042
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right foot neuropathy to correct a pre-decisional error in obtaining adequate medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of service connection for right foot neuropathy and ratings for left foot hallux valgus and left foot strain to correct a duty to assist error, specifically to obtain additional medical records and a clarifying opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various foot disabilities, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, Haglund's deformity, neuropathy, and heel spurs of both feet, to obtain additional evidence and a medical examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating for various conditions due to a need for further evidence.
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