The Veteran's right great toe arthritis, left foot disorder (including left foot hammertoe deformity, contracture deformity of the metatarsal phalangeal joint, hallux limitus, capsulitis of the metatarsal phalangeal joint, and post-traumatic plantar fasciitis), and left ankle arthritis have been granted service connection.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss prior to January 2, 2019 was denied a compensable initial rating.
The deciding factor: Service connection is established for the Veteran's right great toe arthritis, left foot disorder (including left foot hammertoe deformity, contracture deformity of the metatarsal phalangeal joint, hallux limitus, capsulitis of the metatarsal phalangeal joint, and post-traumatic plantar fasciitis), and left ankle arthritis due to competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- right great toe arthritis, left foot disorder (including left foot hammertoe deformity, contracture deformity of the metatarsal phalangeal joint, hallux limitus, capsulitis of the metatarsal phalangeal joint, and post-traumatic plantar fasciitis), left ankle arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21002020
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