The Board found no evidence to support a service connection claim for the left foot disability, as there is no credible evidence linking any current left foot condition to an in-service injury or event.
The deciding factor: There was no documented left foot or toe injury during service and the Veteran's recollection of such an injury does not align with the service treatment records which show right foot injuries only.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2026
- Citation
- A26029516
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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