The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and degenerative joint disease of the left knee, but remanded claims for traumatic brain injury and an acquired psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current disabilities were directly related to in-service incidents as supported by medical opinions and lay statements.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, degenerative joint disease of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25053033
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple disabilities, including various musculoskeletal conditions and mental health disorders.
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