The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's left foot disability, but denied a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported a moderate severe foot injury warranting a 20 percent rating, but did not meet the criteria for a more severe injury or bilateral plantar fasciitis requiring a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

left foot degenerative joint disease with heel spur and hallux valgus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

December 17, 2025

Citation

A25109045

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