Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development, including reevaluation of the evidence under the criteria which existed prior to the new DC 5269 and issuance of a decision that fully explains the changes in the Veteran's symptoms/condition.
The deciding factor: The August 2024 VA examination report did not note a metatarsalgia diagnosis, while the December 2024 VA foot condition examination noted metatarsalgia. The reduction is unclear as the previous correspondence stated that the reduction was based on the Veteran not having metatarsalgia.
- Claimed conditions
- pes planus with plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090618
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