The Board denied service connection for foot pain and an ankle condition as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis related to these conditions during or after active service.
The deciding factor: There was no competent medical evidence showing that the Veteran had a current disability of foot pain or an ankle condition, and her assertions were not sufficient to establish a nexus between the claimed disabilities and her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- foot pain, ankle condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045969
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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