The Board has decided to remand the claims for Morton's neuroma, left foot and right foot due to a lack of VA examination based on service connection arguments related to in-service footwear use.
The deciding factor: The decision was made because there is insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's Morton's neuroma, left foot and right foot conditions during active service or as a result of wearing boots and performing duties as an Air Force Crew Chief.
- Claimed conditions
- Morton's neuroma, left foot, Morton's neuroma, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24049410
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Morton's neuroma, right foot as there was no current diagnosis of this condition related to an event, injury, or disease during service.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for residuals of Morton's neuroma, left foot scar; residuals of Morton's neuroma, left foot; and peripheral neuropathy of the foot, residual from left foot neuroma excision.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids and Morton's neuroma of the right foot are both granted as their conditions were first noted during periods of active duty.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal in writing.
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