The Veteran's hallux abducto valgus of the right and left feet were not incurred or aggravated by active military service. Her headaches are not proximately due to or the result of her service-connected lumbar scoliosis and chronic lumbar strain.
The deciding factor: VA medical examination found that the Veteran's hallux abducto valgus was a congenital condition, not worsened in service. The examiner also opined that no superimposed disease or injury occurred during service. For headaches, the VA examiner determined they were not proximately due to her service-connected lumbar scoliosis and chronic lumbar strain.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux abducto valgus of the right foot, hallux abducto valgus of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0940807
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The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied as the additional disability (hallux abducto valgus of the right foot, partial right side paralysis, and memory loss) is not considered to be caused by VA medical care.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered additional medical records to be obtained and a neurologist's opinion is requested. The Veteran was treated for right foot hallux abducto valgus, partial paralysis of the right side, and memory loss due to VA medical treatment in May 2000.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an additional VA examination to clarify the relationship between the Veteran's May 2000 surgery and his current disabilities. The case is now returned to the Board for further action.
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