The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot disability other than pes planus, status post right bunionectomy with recurrent hallux abductovalgus deformity and degenerative changes of the first MTP joint (including arthrofibrosis and arthrosis), heel spur, pes cavus, and calcaneal spurring.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's current right foot disabilities to his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot disability other than pes planus, Status post right bunionectomy with recurrent hallux abductovalgus deformity and degenerative changes of the first MTP joint (including arthrofibrosis and arthrosis), Heel spur, Pes cavus, Calcaneal spurring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18114547
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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).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current foot disabilities are related to service. The AOJ is required to provide an examination and obtain a medical opinion.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims due to conflicting diagnoses and insufficient evidence, requiring a new VA examination.
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