The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and left foot plantar fasciitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating. The claims for service connection for left and right ankle disabilities were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating due to the lack of objective evidence of marked deformity or severe symptoms associated with the Veteran's foot conditions, as required by the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral pes planus, Left foot plantar fasciitis, Left ankle disability, Right ankle disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

December 8, 2025

Citation

A25105369

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