The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition and headaches and dizziness, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or aggravation, and that any pre-existing conditions were not aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's headaches and dizziness existed prior to service. The medical board determined that these conditions began before enlistment and were not aggravated by service. For the foot condition, there was no evidence of a current disability or aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot condition, headaches and dizziness
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1041513
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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