The Veteran's claims for service connection for G6PD deficiency and an initial evaluation for flat feet with left hallux valgus, corns and bunions prior to November 17, 2008 were denied. The Veteran currently has a 30% rating for the flat feet condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection in all cases.
- Claimed conditions
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, Flat feet with left hallux valgus, corns and bunions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2009
- Citation
- 0912610
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's G6PD deficiency is a congenital defect or disease. The examiner must determine if any other disease or injury was superimposed on the condition as a result of service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine whether G6PD deficiency is a congenital disease or defect, and if so, whether it preexisted service. The Veteran's lay statements will be considered along with all available evidence.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's G6PD deficiency and atrial fibrillation do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, thus denying both claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for G6PD deficiency and increased rating for atrial fibrillation are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
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