The Board granted service connection for left great toe fracture, bilateral hallux valgus, and major depressive disorder, while denying posttraumatic stress disorder and granting erectile dysfunction as secondary to the major depressive disorder. A 30 percent disability rating was assigned for the left great toe fracture.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus, major depressive disorder, and erectile dysfunction were related to his service-connected conditions or military service, while posttraumatic stress disorder did not meet the criteria for service connection.

Claimed conditions

left great toe fracture, bilateral hallux valgus, major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, erectile dysfunction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

25012713

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