The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions, including Morton's neuroma and right ankle pain, are not related to his service or any incident therein. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the residuals of a puncture wound of the right foot did not cause the Veteran's current conditions, such as Morton's neuroma and right ankle pain, which developed many years after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- Morton's neuroma, right ankle pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2016
- Citation
- 1624519
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on multiple hip, knee, and ankle conditions was dismissed because the AOJ was already processing a Supplemental Claim regarding these issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for left and right ankle pain, migraines, and lower back pain are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.
- Dismissed
The appeal is dismissed because the issue of service connection for Morton's neuroma has not been adjudicated by the AOJ in the first instance.
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