The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including alopecia, bilateral epiphora (watery eyes), athlete's feet and toenail fungus, foot bunions, pes planus, left ankle condition, right great toe disability, and loss of balance have all been denied. The Board found that there is no current evidence of these conditions at the time of the claims or proximate to their filing.,The Veteran also attempted to establish service connection for his bilateral lower extremity disabilities as secondary to a back disability, but this claim was not addressed in detail and remains pending.
The deciding factor: There is no current evidence of any of the claimed conditions at the time of the claims or proximate to their filing. The Veteran's service treatment records were negative for any complaints or findings related to these conditions. Additionally, there are no private medical records provided that support the Veteran's assertions.,The Veteran attempted to establish secondary service connection for his bilateral lower extremity disabilities as a result of a back disability, but this claim was not addressed in detail and remains pending.
- Claimed conditions
- alopecia, bilateral epiphora (watery eyes), athlete's feet and toenail fungus, bilateral foot bunions, bilateral pes planus, left ankle condition, right great toe disability, loss of balance
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24059202
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