The Veteran's right foot fungus condition is found to have originated during his active duty service and the claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The VHA physician opined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s current right foot condition is related to the fungal infection he contracted while serving in Vietnam, which began during his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot fungus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18130127
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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