The Veteran's back disorder is not service-connected, and his bilateral pes planus, right foot hallux valgus deformity, and left foot hallux valgus deformity do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that any of the Veteran's conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disorder, Bilateral Pes Planus, Right Foot Hallux Valgus Deformity, Left Foot Hallux Valgus Deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0925931
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