The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for left foot metatarsalgia, as secondary to a service-connected bunion, was reopened and granted. Bilateral hammertoes were also granted initial noncompensable ratings effective April 14, 2015.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on the Veteran's history of hallux valgus and subsequent metatarsalgia development in his left foot.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot metatarsalgia, bilateral hammertoes
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1609263
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal as to the issues of entitlement to increased disability ratings for left foot metatarsalgia, tinnitus, left wrist disability, right foot plantar warts, and for service connection for right foot plantar warts at a September 2024 hearing. Service connection was granted for migraines.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his claims of service connection and increased ratings for PTSD, sleep apnea, right knee disability, limitation of left knee extension, limitation of left knee flexion, and left shoulder disability.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lower back disability and left foot metatarsalgia, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her active duty service. The evidence supports a finding of in-service injury or aggravation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the appeals for disability evaluations and service connection due to improper claims processing. The cellulitis claim is remanded as a medical examination was not conducted.
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