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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1102910
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- Granted
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