The Board found that the veteran's hallux valgus, hyperpronation of the right foot, and right leg and ankle disability were not incurred during active service or related to any service-connected condition. The claim for an increased rating for chronic right foot sprain with residuals of fractures of the 4th and 5th toes was denied as there is no evidence of more than moderate disability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's hallux valgus, hyperpronation of the right foot, or right leg/ankle disabilities are related to his active service. The increased rating claim for chronic right foot sprain with residuals was denied as there is no objective evidence of more than moderate disability.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, hyperpronation of the right foot, right leg disability, right ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2003
- Citation
- 0313534
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