The Board denied increased ratings for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and PTSD/TBI, but granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, except for the need for regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), Loss of use of a creative organ
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25048556
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
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