The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied because the evidence does not support a finding that his current right foot conditions are due to negligence or lack of proper skill on the part of VA in providing care, and there is no indication that any residuals were unforeseeable.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current right foot problems do not appear to be related to negligence or error by VA during his 1982 bunionectomy and osteotomy procedure. The evidence did not support a finding of cause, and there was no indication that any residuals were unforeseeable.
- Claimed conditions
- bunion, osteotomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2016
- Citation
- 1607507
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting right foot condition of bunions, plantar fasciitis, and a calcaneal bone spur was aggravated by active duty service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for peptic ulcer disease, left leg disability, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperplastic colon polyp were dismissed. Claims for right ankle disability, seizure disorder, emphysema, bunion, GERD, and alcoholism were granted but remanded for further review. The claim for abnormal liver function was denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has revised the March 1973 rating decision to grant service connection for flat foot and bunion of the right foot due to clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's pre-existing condition worsened during service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot calluses and bunions, left wrist disability, and right wrist disability. The decision is based on a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any service-connected disabilities.
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