The veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability was readjudicated due to new evidence. Other claims, including those for left elbow, hand, shoulder, thigh, ankle, right elbow disabilities, cataracts, hypertension, diabetes, GERD, and chronic kidney disease were denied. The claim for a right knee disability was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the receipt of new and relevant evidence for the bilateral foot disability claim.

Claimed conditions

bilateral foot disability, left elbow disability, arthritis, chronic gout, left hand and finger disability, left shoulder disability, left thigh disability, right ankle disability, right elbow disability, bilateral cataracts, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), right knee disability, chronic kidney disease

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008345

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