The Board denied service connection for the left and right foot hallux valgus with osteoarthrosis, left and right ankle disabilities, and left and right hip arthritis as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, continuous symptoms since service, or a relationship to service.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the current bilateral foot, ankle, and hip conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service due to the lack of in-service incidents, continuity of symptoms, or medical nexus linking these conditions to service.

Claimed conditions

left foot hallux valgus with osteoarthrosis, right foot hallux valgus with osteoarthrosis, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip arthritis, right hip arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 2, 2025

Citation

A25103534

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