Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision 20026907
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s right foot hallux valgus was aggravated by service-connected conditions and his right foot calluses were caused in part due to cold exposure during service. The knee disabilities have been rated based on slight lateral instability from June 9, 2015 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot hallux valgus, Right foot calluses
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20026907
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's VR&E benefits were denied as she did not have an employment handicap and was found to be employable with her current skills, experience, and education. The appeal must be denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right foot hallux valgus was granted service connection effective July 17, 2019. The effective date is set at the date of receipt of his claim for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus, which included a secondary claim for right foot hallux valgus.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the right foot hallux valgus condition should have been granted service connection in the first place, and thus the severance of service connection was improper. The Veteran's statements and medical opinions support a nexus to his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss was not aggravated by military service.
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