The Board has granted service connection for a right big toe disorder, including right hallux rigidus and severe DJD of the first MTP joint, based on an in-service injury during active duty.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony regarding an in-service injury was consistent with the circumstances of his service, and the VA expert opined that there is a 50% or greater probability that the current conditions are related to this injury.
- Claimed conditions
- right hallux rigidus, severe DJD of the first MTP joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19127944
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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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