Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left ankle conditions, hallux valgus of both feet, and a gastrointestinal disorder due to inadequate VA medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the existing VA opinions are inadequate as they do not address aggravation or other relevant factors necessary to decide the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle condition, left ankle condition, hallux valgus, left foot, hallux valgus, right foot, gastrointestinal disorder claimed as ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099685
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