The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and for compensable ratings for bilateral hallux valgus, as there was no evidence of a current disability or functional impairment.

The deciding factor: The lack of a current diagnosis of a back disability and the absence of evidence showing that the Veteran's symptoms were severe enough to warrant a compensable rating led to the denial of the claims.

Claimed conditions

scoliosis, right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 22, 2025

Citation

A25091527

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