The Veteran's hypertension is denied as there is no confirmed diagnosis of the condition and no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's left foot disability is denied due to lack of in-service incurrence or aggravation, and no current medical evidence supporting its etiology.,The Veteran's right foot disability is denied for similar reasons as his left foot disability.,The Veteran's liver disability (transaminitis) is denied as there is no confirmed diagnosis and no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition.,The Veteran's right knee strain is denied as the current medical evidence does not support an initial compensable rating, and the issue was remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: There is no formal diagnosis of hypertension in the record. The earliest medical evidence indicating treatment for high blood pressure is approximately a decade after separation from service.,The Veteran's left foot disability is not supported by in-service complaints, and there is no current medical evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition.,Similarly, the Veteran's right foot disability lacks in-service support and no current medical evidence links it to service or a service-connected condition.,There is no confirmed diagnosis of liver disability (transaminitis) in the record. The earliest medical evidence indicating treatment for transaminitis is also approximately a decade after separation from service.,The Veteran's right knee strain does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating, and further evaluation was required to determine if higher ratings are warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Left foot disability, Right foot disability, Liver disability (transaminitis), Right knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24013073
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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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