The veteran's service records do not show any complaints, findings or treatment associated with swelling of the hands and feet, joint pain to include burning in the feet, or a sleep disorder. The VA has diagnosed a current right big toe disorder but does not link it to service.,Service medical records indicate that the veteran experienced decreased sensation in his right big toe during service. However, there is no evidence linking this condition to any current symptoms of joint pain and swelling.
The deciding factor: The VA has diagnosed a current right big toe disorder but does not link it to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Swelling of the hands and feet, Joint pain, to include burning in the feet, Sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, Disorder of the right big toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2005
- Citation
- 0525293
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