The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot pes cavus, left foot hallux valgus with metatarsalgia and degenerative arthritis, and right foot hallux valgus with metatarsalgia and degenerative arthritis, effective January 5, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of bilateral foot disabilities have been shown to be related to his service, including rigorous training activities during basic training in Alaska.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot pes cavus, left foot hallux valgus with metatarsalgia and degenerative arthritis, right foot hallux valgus with metatarsalgia and degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2026
- Citation
- A26034729
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