The Board denied the veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral foot disabilities and PTSD, as well as an increased rating for allergic rhinitis.
The deciding factor: The claims were denied due to the lack of evidence showing entitlement to an earlier effective date based on the facts found and applicable laws and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, left, status post bunionectomy, posttraumatic stress disorder with mood disorder, anxious and depressive symptoms (PTSD), right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040331
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,062 · Granted: 34% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis based on the aggravation of a preexisting condition during active military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for various service-connected conditions, including allergic rhinitis, hallux valgus of the left foot, right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis, PTSD, and TDIU, are dismissed.
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