The Board denied service connection for abdominal aortic aneurysm, but granted service connection for left foot metatarsalgia, hallux rigidus, and Morton's neuroma.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's left foot conditions due to their relationship with his service-connected pes planus.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the abdominal aortic aneurysm had its onset during service or was otherwise related to service. The Board found no nexus between the Veteran's in-service motor vehicle accidents and his current condition.,The VA opinions provided supported the secondary service connection for left foot metatarsalgia, hallux rigidus, and Morton's neuroma due to their relationship with the Veteran's service-connected pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Left Foot Metatarsalgia, Left Foot Hallux Rigidus, Left Foot Morton's Neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24035439
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