Granted
The Board granted service connection for right and left hallux valgus, right and left femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee strain, cervical strain, right shoulder strain, and dyspnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine and sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the competent and probative evidence demonstrated a positive nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service or service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- right hallux valgus, left hallux valgus, right femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, left femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee strain, cervical strain, right shoulder strain, dyspnea
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105380
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