Service connection for bilateral hallux valgus is granted. Service connection for bilateral pes planus and foot impairment other than hallux valgus and pes planus, to include Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and sinus tarsitis are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus clearly existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. For bilateral pes planus, the Board found clear evidence of an increase in severity during service but could not determine if this was due to natural progression or service-related aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hallux Valgus, Bilateral Pes Planus, Achilles Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Sinus Tarsitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23004511
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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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