The Veteran's claimed foot disorders were not shown to have developed as a result of service, and the Board denied his claims for service connection.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to the current conditions. The VA examinations found no etiological link between the current conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus deformities, metatarsal adductus, retrocalcaneal spurs, foot strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1102910
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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).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disability, including strains and callouses, is related to his service. As a result, service connection for this condition is granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left foot condition, calcaneal spur, foot strain, and plantar fasciitis as the evidence did not support that these conditions began during service or were related to an in-service injury.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed bilateral foot disability had its onset in service or is etiologically related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for a bilateral foot disability.
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