The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 25, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right foot pes planus, depression with bipolar disorder, left acromial clavicular joint separation, postoperative resection of distal clavicle, right foot hammer toes, post-operative hallux rigidus, right foot, left shoulder degenerative joint disease, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to perform the physical and mental acts required by employment.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot pes planus, depression with bipolar disorder, left acromial clavicular joint separation, postoperative resection of distal clavicle, right foot hammer toes, post-operative hallux rigidus, right foot, left shoulder degenerative joint disease, left shoulder surgical scars, right foot surgical scars, distal tip amputation of the second and third toes, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23019574
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot hallux valgus and pes planus, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.
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