The veteran's pre-existing left heel condition was aggravated by his military service. The Board granted service connection for the residuals of a left heel fracture on this basis. However, the veteran's claim for higher evaluations for his cervical spine disability prior to February 25, 1998, and since that date, were both denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the veteran's pre-service left heel disorder was likely aggravated by a subsequent injury sustained during active duty service. The Board also found that the veteran's cervical strain did not warrant higher evaluations under DCs 5010-5003, 5287, and 5293.
- Claimed conditions
- Left heel fracture, Cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0206120
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