The Board determined that the Veteran's neuromas of both feet are not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking them to his active duty service or any service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no direct link between the Veteran's foot conditions and his military service, nor did they find sufficient evidence to support a secondary service connection based on aggravation of an existing condition.
- Claimed conditions
- neuroma of the right foot, neuroma of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2013
- Citation
- 1311968
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for neuroma of the left foot, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for hypertension. The decision on neuroma of the right foot remains denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left foot disability, ovarian cyst, sinusitis, arthritis, abdominal pain, chest pain, low back disability with radiculopathy of the lower extremities, sleep apnea, neuroma of the left foot, fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and anemia. The claims are being remanded for further development.
- Granted
The Veteran's current bilateral foot and toe disability, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and neuroma of the left foot, is considered to be related to his active military service.
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