The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot disorder and bilateral leg/calf disorders, finding that there was no evidence of chronic conditions since military service or any link to active duty.,There is no indication in the medical records that the Veteran had persistent symptoms related to his claimed conditions during or after military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the persuasive weight of the evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's current left foot disorder and leg/calf disorders and active duty service.,There was no continuity of symptomatology for any of the claimed conditions since military service, nor were there medical records linking them to service.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot disorder (hallux valgus), bilateral leg/calf disorders (calf cramps)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2024
- Citation
- 24017153
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