The Board has determined that the Veteran's left AC joint separation is of service origin and grants her claim for this condition. The issue of service connection for bilateral foot disorder (hallux valgus) remains pending as an additional examination is required.
The deciding factor: Service connection granted based on a finding that the Veteran's left AC joint separation is more likely than not related to service, including the wearing of heavy gear for long periods of time during active duty. The issue of bilateral foot disorder (hallux valgus) remains pending as an additional VA examination is required.
- Claimed conditions
- left AC joint separation, bilateral hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1524886
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