The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot arthritis of the first metatarsal joint, finding that it is linked to his active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report confirmed that the Veteran had degenerative joint disease of the first metatarsophalangeal joint during his active service and this condition would continue after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the first metatarsal joint, strain, posterior tibial tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19177339
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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