The Board granted service connection for left foot pes planus and denied increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae, hip disabilities, and other claimed conditions. Some claims were remanded.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on a finding that the Veteran's left foot pes planus is etiologically related to his active service. The denial of increased ratings was due to insufficient evidence of disability severity warranting higher ratings.

Claimed conditions

left foot pes planus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, impairment caused by left hip disability, limitation of extension due to left hip disability, limitation of flexion due to left hip disability, impairment caused by right hip disability, limitation of extension due to right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shin disability, right shin disability, traumatic brain injury (TBI), vertigo

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 20, 2025

Citation

A25090383

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