The Veteran's right hallux valgus, right knee instability, left knee dislocated semilunar cartilage, and GERD conditions have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded a 30 percent rating for his GERD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented evidence of current disability, continuity of symptomatology, and nexus between in-service hallux valgus and post-service right foot issues, including flat feet, pressure on toes, and heel spurs. For the knee conditions, the Board considered objective findings and subjective complaints regarding instability and cartilaginous injury residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hallux Valgus, Right Knee Disability, Left Knee Dislocated Semilunar Cartilage, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18116872
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- Remanded (sent back)
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