The Board denied service connection for pes planus with hallux valgus, metatarsalgia, and hammer toes as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active service.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not persuasively weigh in favor of a finding that the Veteran's pre-existing pes planus and hallux valgus were aggravated by service, nor that metatarsalgia and hammer toes began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

Claimed conditions

pes planus with hallux valgus, metatarsalgia, hammer toes

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 25, 2025

Citation

A25102105

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