Granted
The Veteran's right foot disabilities are service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran's right foot issues, including arch collapse and tendon dysfunction, were due to active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found persuasive evidence showing that the Veteran's right foot disabilities are due to active service, including lay statements and medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot disabilities, right arch full collapse, tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction, pes planus, Lisfranc injury, pronation, arthritic changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007476
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