The Board denied service connection for left foot hammer toes, left foot neuropathy, and right foot neuropathy as secondary to a low back disability due to lack of current diagnosis and impairment of earning capacity.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the absence of a current diagnosis and evidence of functional impairment of earning capacity.

Claimed conditions

left foot hammer toes, left foot neuropathy, right foot neuropathy

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008423

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