The Veteran's bilateral foot condition is not related to his active service.,There is no evidence of a current bilateral lower extremity neurological condition, and the Veteran does not have radiculopathy or neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that any current disabilities are related to the Veteran's active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Condition, Bilateral Lower Extremity Neurological Condition (Radiculopathy/Neuropathy), Cervical Spine Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2023
- Citation
- A23029277
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What this means for you
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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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