The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis is denied. The evidence does not show that the condition meets or approximates the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's request for service connection for migraine (headaches) is dismissed as he did not file a VA Form 10182 within one year of receiving notice of the December 2023 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis has manifested by bilateral acquired flatfoot, as required for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5276. The Veteran's symptoms have been described but do not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Pes Planus with Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26013400
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