The Veteran's skin rashes, cracked teeth, left hip condition, and right hip condition have not been established as service-connected.,An initial rating of 50% for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is granted effective September 12, 2023.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of skin rashes, cracked teeth, left hip condition, or right hip condition. The Veteran's statements and medical records do not provide sufficient basis for service connection.,VA has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis warrants an initial rating of 50% effective September 12, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin rashes, Cracked teeth, Left hip condition, Right hip condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26015852
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