The Board has determined that the veteran's right tarsal tunnel syndrome did not exist prior to her service and was not aggravated by service. The symptoms have resolved after separation from service, and there is no current disability for which service connection can be granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran's symptoms of right tarsal tunnel syndrome were present before she entered service and did not worsen during her active duty. Her symptoms have since resolved post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0118290
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right tarsal tunnel syndrome prior to May 8, 2025, and granted a 20 percent rating from that date. The other claims were remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a specific evaluation of her right tarsal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess nerve involvement and severity.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his right ankle disabilities.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for various service connection issues was remanded, and the RO is now denying his claims for increased ratings. The evidence does not support a compensable rating for any of the claimed conditions.
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