The Board restored the 50% rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and the 70% rating for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, as the reductions were improper. The claim for a disability rating in excess of 50% for migraines was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an improvement that reflected an actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

Claimed conditions

bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, migraines, including migraine variants, cluster headaches

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 20, 2025

Citation

A25101005

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