The Veteran's claim for service connection for bone spurs and arch problems is granted, but the case is remanded to obtain a VA examination to address whether her bilateral pes planus is congenital or acquired.
The deciding factor: The decision grants the Veteran's claim because new evidence has been received that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of service connection for bone spurs and arch problems, but the case is remanded due to the need for a VA examination regarding her bilateral pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- bone spurs, arch problems (diagnosed as pes valgo planus), bilateral hallux rigidus, bilateral bunions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19168395
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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.
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The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus, a neurobehavioral disorder, bilateral pes planus, bilateral hallux rigidus, and the right and left knee disabilities. The evidence does not show any in-service injuries or diseases related to these conditions.
- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral flat feet, bilateral hallux valgus, bilateral hallux rigidus, and bilateral hammer toes based on the evidence showing an increase in severity during active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hallux rigidus and gout, to include as secondary to hypertension, due to inadequate VA examinations.
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