The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis since April 22, 2021, but denied earlier effective dates and increased ratings prior to that date.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings until April 22, 2021, when they became pronounced enough to warrant a 50 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, hammertoes, arthritis, calcaneal spurs, ingrown toenails

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

A25087261

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