The Board denied service connection for chronic mycotic infection of the bilateral feet, post-traumatic residual pain and discoloration of the right big toenail, and a disability manifested by low back pain. The Board also denied an initial rating greater than 30 percent prior to January 3, 2025, for PTSD and a disability rating greater than 10 percent for left hand strain, status-post injury.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the contention that these conditions are related to active service. The Veteran's in-service medical history is inaccurate, and there is no clinical data or other rationale supporting the statements made by M. T., a private chiropractor.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic mycotic infection of the bilateral feet, post-traumatic residual pain and discoloration of the right big toenail, disability manifested by low back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25050899
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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