The Board has determined that the veteran's hallux valgus existed prior to her entry into service and was aggravated by active military service. Therefore, she is entitled to service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the preexisting hereditary hallux valgus deformity was aggravated during active service due to the veteran's military shoes, activities, and duties.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, arthritis of the feet, plantar fasciitis, retrocalcaneal spurs, subungual spur
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2001
- Citation
- 0101956
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