The Board granted service connection for left and right foot disabilities, but dismissed a back condition claim as not valid. The claims for knee conditions and varicose veins were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence supporting the onset of foot symptoms during service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's assertions, while denying shortness of breath due to lack of current diagnosis.

Claimed conditions

back condition, left foot disability (pes planus, plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus), right foot disability (plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus), shortness of breath, left knee strain, right knee strain, varicose veins

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 28, 2025

Citation

A25018781

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