Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, but denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the preexisting bilateral pes planus underwent an increase in severity during service beyond its natural progression. However, there was no clear evidence of onset or aggravation of the other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089844
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