The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for a right big toe disability. The Veteran's current hallux rigidus, a form of arthritis, is found to be related to his in-service injury. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a right big toe disability is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the evidence supports a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service injury and his current right great toe disability (hallux rigidus).
- Claimed conditions
- Right big toe disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20028454
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right big toe disability as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were related to his active military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD; sleep disorder; lumbar spine disability; right lower extremity disability; left lower extremity disability; skin disability; right shoulder disability; left shoulder disability; bilateral hearing loss; tinnitus; headaches; and dizziness. The Veteran's period of active service is not established as honorable.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right big toe disability and a right shoulder scar require further examination to determine their etiology.
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