Granted
The Board granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability, to include pes planus with rearfoot varus and calluses, based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's current foot problems are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The December 2019 independent medical opinion provided a positive nexus between the Veteran's current foot disabilities and his active service, which was deemed more persuasive than other opinions in the record.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disability, to include pes planus with rearfoot varus and calluses
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086639
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