The Board found that the veteran's bilateral foot and ankle disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor can it be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: The probable radiation dose of 2400 rads to each foot during service did not result in a compensable degree of disability within one year after separation from such service and the veteran's current bilateral foot and ankle disability is not shown to be related to his in-service treatment for plantar warts.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot and ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0118201
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot and ankle disability is remanded due to the need for additional treatment records and a VA examination.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral foot and ankle disability, including heel spur syndrome, is linked to his active service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine if the veteran's bilateral foot and ankle disability is related to his military service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot and ankle disability secondary to radiation therapy for plantar warts is well grounded. The RO should obtain relevant medical records, conduct further examination, and readjudicate the claim.
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