Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right third toe disability and entitlement to TDIU due to outstanding evidence and further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinions are internally inconsistent, and there are outstanding treatment records that need to be obtained.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of stress fracture right third metatarsal, Tendonitis, Arthritis, Hallux valgus, Morton's neuroma, Metatarsalgia, Hallux rigidus, Malunion/nonunion of tarsal/metatarsal bones, Degenerative arthritis, Gout, Pes planus, Hammertoe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25013477
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