The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability, which was previously denied in 1997.
The deciding factor: The medical records provided since the previous denial indicate a current diagnosis of degenerative joint disease of the right mid-foot, likely resulting from past trauma to the foot. This evidence is significant as it addresses the basis of the prior denial and must be considered for fair decision-making.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2003
- Citation
- 0305265
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