The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for right foot acquired pes cavus and pain disorder (other specified trauma stressor related disorder with major depressive disorder recurrent, moderate with anxious distress).

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for a more severe disability under the applicable rating codes.

Claimed conditions

right foot acquired pes cavus, pain disorder (other specified trauma stressor related disorder with major depressive disorder recurrent, moderate with anxious distress)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 1, 2025

Citation

A25084587

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