Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral foot pes cavus based on new and relevant evidence showing permanent aggravation of the pre-existing condition during active duty.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes cavus underwent a permanent increase in severity during service, as evidenced by onset of pain and persistent symptoms post-service. The Board found no clear and unmistakable evidence that this increase was due to natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot pes cavus
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089942
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.