The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current right foot condition that is shown to be related to his in-service foot pathology, including residuals of right foot cellulitis.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report and opinion concluded that the Veteran's reported 'numbness (and possibly the pain) in his right leg and foot' was most likely related to a non-service-related lumbar spine injury after a motor vehicle accident in 1995-1996, rather than to his in-service cellulitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1535768
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected IBS, service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, and service connection for a right foot disorder require further examination and consideration due to incomplete medical opinions and lack of evidence regarding the onset and continuity of symptoms.
- Granted
The Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for a right foot disorder is now granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The case is remanded for further adjudication.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right foot and ankle disorders are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to service.
- Denied
The appeal was denied for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, and the issues of service connection for liver nodules, lung nodules, right foot disorder, and right ankle disorder were remanded.
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