The veteran's bilateral pes planus and left ankle sprain were not aggravated in service, while his degenerative arthritis of the right ankle, hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy, mild renal insufficiency, and edema of the lower extremities, and chronic prostatitis are all denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bilateral pes planus was preexisting and did not worsen during service. The left ankle sprain resolved without residual impairment. His degenerative arthritis of the right ankle is currently manifested by severe deformity requiring special shoes, but does not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus, Left ankle sprain, Degenerative arthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2002
- Citation
- 0207340
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- Granted
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