Denied
The Board denied service connection for right foot degenerative joint disease of first MTP joint and hallux rigidus, left foot degenerative joint disease of first MTP joint and hallux rigidus (secondary to the right foot condition), and left shoulder strain and rotator cuff tendonitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a chronic right foot condition in service or a link between the current conditions and the Veteran's period of service, including his in-service right foot injury.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot degenerative joint disease of first MTP joint and hallux rigidus, left foot degenerative joint disease of first MTP joint and hallux rigidus, left shoulder strain and rotator cuff tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25108128
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