The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders were not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim for service connection.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disorders had their onset during active service, including right foot hallux valgus and calcaneal spur. The medical records showed no significant abnormalities noted during service, and the claimed conditions were diagnosed many years after service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disorders, right foot hallux valgus, right foot calcaneal spur (also known as a heel spur), plantar fasciosis (a type of plantar fasciitis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 26, 2013
- Citation
- 1327286
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