The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial evaluations for various foot conditions, including left tarsal tunnel syndrome and diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis of the lumbar spine, were denied. The Board found no evidence linking any current disabilities to service or service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: VA examinations did not find a link between current diagnoses and service or service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Respiratory disability (asbestos exposure), Left tarsal tunnel syndrome, Left foot scar, status post tarsal tunnel release, Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2017
- Citation
- 1747332
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