Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation higher than 30 percent disabling for pes planus, plantar fasciitis, plantar fascia release and heel spurs, bilateral foot.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show marked deformity, marked pronation, inward bowing of the Achilles' tendon, or marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the Achilles' tendon on manipulation of either foot, which are required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- pes planus, plantar fasciitis, plantar fascia release and heel spurs, bilateral foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097851
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