The Board granted service connection for residuals of a bilateral knee strain and residuals of bilateral compartment syndrome, but denied an initial compensable evaluation for right foot hallux valgus deformity and left foot hallux valgus deformity.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claims for service connection for the knee and shin disorders due to in-service diagnoses and complaints. However, there was no evidence of a compensable disability for the bilateral hallux valgus deformities.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a bilateral knee strain, residuals of bilateral compartment syndrome, right foot hallux valgus deformity, left foot hallux valgus deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0911396
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- Remanded (sent back)
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