The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for left big toe spurs and hallux valgus, as well as a compensable rating for right bundle branch block (RBBB).
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support finding that the Veteran's RBBB resulted in METs between 7.1 and 10.0 or heart failure symptoms, and there was no persuasive evidence of functional limitations related to his left big toe spurs and hallux valgus.
- Claimed conditions
- left big toe spurs and hallux valgus, right bundle branch block (RBBB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084516
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 699 · Granted: 12% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations. The issues include right bundle branch block, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, respiratory conditions, and an acquired psychiatric condition.
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