Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of various foot conditions to obtain a new medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The initial medical opinion did not adequately address the veteran's assertions about incorrectly sized footwear and other service-related activities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left foot hallux rigidus, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, left foot hammer toes, right foot hammer toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007300
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