The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of sleep apnea. The Board found new and material evidence to reopen his claim for bilateral pes planus and granted service connection for this condition as well as for bilateral hallux valgus.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was sufficient evidence to establish a relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and his military service, including finding that his pre-existing bilateral foot disability had been aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, degenerative joint disease, bilateral bunionectomies and amputation of right 2nd toe, bilateral hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19124718
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral hallux valgus and left 2nd hammertoe, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for residuals of a right knee meniscal tear to include degenerative joint disease, finding that the Veteran's in-service injury led to his current condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating and earlier effective date based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in prior rating decisions.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased initial rating of 20 percent disabling for the Veteran's right shoulder, effective November 22, 2011.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.