Granted
The Board granted service connection for left and right foot strains, finding that the Veteran's current bilateral plantar fasciitis with metatarsalgia is at least as likely as not caused by or incurred during active military service.
The deciding factor: The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran based on his statements and a private medical opinion linking his foot pain to his military service, despite conflicting VA opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot strain, right foot strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092920
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