The Board has determined that the appellant's bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus and upper respiratory infections were aggravated by his military service, warranting a grant of service connection.
The deciding factor: The onset of symptoms was noted during active duty, and the condition worsened to such an extent that it rendered the appellant unfit for continued service. The Board found that the pre-existing pes planus became symptomatic due to service and aggravated by military activities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus, upper respiratory infections
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0104966
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