The Board remands the service connection claim for pes planus with plantar fasciitis for further development, including an additional VA medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examination was inadequate and did not consider all relevant evidence or address the Veteran's lay statements regarding onset of symptoms during service.
- Claimed conditions
- pes planus with plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25043317
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, hemorrhoids, and multiple musculoskeletal issues, as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a link to military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a higher rating for pes planus with plantar fasciitis, TDIU, SMC based on housebound status, and DEA prior to September 26, 2012, due to an inadequate VA examination.
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