Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral foot metatarsalgia, hallux rigidus, and osteoarthritis based on the evidence showing current diagnoses and a nexus to in-service symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was an in-service incurrence of bilateral foot pain and that this pain is etiologically related to the current diagnosed conditions, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot metatarsalgia, bilateral foot hallux rigidus, osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097471
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