Granted
The Board granted service connection for right foot hallux rigidus and left foot hallux rigidus with arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are directly related to his in-service wearing of combat boots.
The deciding factor: The July 2024 VA examiner found that the wearing of combat boots likely caused the Veteran's hallux rigidus in both feet, and there is no evidence to the contrary.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot hallux rigidus, left foot hallux rigidus and arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084836
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