The Board has determined that the veteran's left foot hallux valgus, low back disorder, and bilateral hip disorder are all service-connected. The skin cancer claim is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examiner confirmed the presence of hallux valgus in both feet, which was noted to be more pronounced on the left side. For the low back disorder, the examiner observed spondylolisthesis and degenerative changes. No evidence of a hip disorder or skin cancer was found.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hip Disorder, Left Foot Hallux Valgus, Low Back Disorder, Skin Disorder (claimed as Skin Cancer)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0301647
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