The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a right leg stress fracture or residuals, and the Veteran's numbness in his feet is not related to service-connected conditions. Therefore, service connection for these issues cannot be granted.
The deciding factor: There is no current diagnosis of a right leg stress fracture or its residuals, and the numbness in the feet is attributed to other service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Numbness, Right Leg Stress Fracture or Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1427094
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including dental disorder, tuberculosis, high cholesterol, abnormal liver test, chronic fatigue syndrome, residuals of traumatic brain injury, bilateral hand numbness, bilateral foot numbness, spine disorder, and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his active military service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot numbness, right knee disability, and left great toe disability are not service-connected as they are not shown to be due to or aggravated by a service-connected condition.
- Whole decision: Denied
The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The varicose veins of the right leg are currently rated at 10 percent, but no higher rating is warranted as there is no evidence of persistent edema or swelling.
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