Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral shin splints, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and bilateral foot pain. The evidence did not show a current disability during or approximate to the filing of the claim.
The deciding factor: The most persuasive evidence of record does not reflect that the Veteran has a current shin or foot disability during or approximate to the filing of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shin splints, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), bilateral foot pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007855
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