The Board has determined that the veteran's right heel spur was incurred during active military service and grants the claim for service connection.
The deciding factor: A review of the medical records, including a VA examination and treatment notes, supports the conclusion that the veteran's right heel spur is related to an injury sustained during his period of active duty in 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Heel Spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0209973
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is needed to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the nature and likely cause of any right foot disability, including hallux valgus (bunions), hammer toes, heel spur, and reported history of right foot injury. The issue remains denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 28, 2015 for the grant of service connection for a right heel spur and assigned a disability rating of 20 percent for this condition from that date.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her claims.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right heel spur is attributable to service and grants entitlement to service connection.
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