The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not increase in severity during service and denied service connection for this condition. For his right knee disability, the Board noted a current diagnosis of crepitus without instability or deformity but concluded there was no permanent increase in severity due to service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not meet the criteria for aggravation during service as there was no evidence of an increase in disability and the veteran had served with no complaints or findings referable to this condition after service. For his right knee disability, the Board found that while he had crepitus without instability or deformity, there was no permanent increase in severity due to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus, Right Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2000
- Citation
- 0006598
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