Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left foot conditions to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence in the claims file is insufficient for a finding that the final element for direct service connection (nexus) has been met. The examiner's opinion was found inadequate due to inconsistencies with the record and failure to address relevant treatment notes.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot condition (claimed as right foot pain/condition), left foot condition (claimed as left foot plantar fasciitis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009026
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