The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for his bilateral foot disability and service connection for a left shoulder condition, as well as remanded the claim for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had a current left shoulder condition or that any diagnosed conditions were incurred in or caused by active service. The Board also found no basis to grant a higher rating for the bilateral foot disability as it was rated at the maximum schedular rating.

Claimed conditions

bilateral foot disability (plantar and dorsal enthesophytes with flat foot, plantar fasciitis), left shoulder condition, other specified trauma and stressor related disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 25, 2025

Citation

A25102218

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