The Veteran's service-connected fracture to the left 2nd metatarsal resulted in some slight limitation of motion and arthritis. However, his current left foot/ankle disorder is not related to active duty service or a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran’s current left foot/ankle disorder is causally linked to his service-connected fracture to the left 2nd metatarsal, nor can it be attributed to an in-service injury. The Board finds no other basis for granting service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot/ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18114994
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.
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