The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease, and secondary service connection for right foot pes planus, minimal hallux valgus of both great toes, and small muscle strain of both feet. The evidence did not establish that the veteran's conditions were related to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that there was insufficient medical evidence to support a finding that the veteran's bilateral foot condition was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease or shrapnel wound of the left leg.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot condition, right foot pes planus, minimal hallux valgus of both great toes, small muscle strain of both feet
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0628607
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What this means for you
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