The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus existed prior to his entry into military service and is not related to active duty or ACDUTRA. The right knee disability, including patellofemoral pain syndrome and degenerative joint disease, are not found to be related to service.
The deciding factor: The pre-existing bilateral pes planus was noted on the veteran's pre-enlistment examination in January 1974 and is presumed to have existed prior to his entry into military service. The right knee disability, including patellofemoral pain syndrome and degenerative joint disease, are not found to be related to active duty or ACDUTRA due to lack of evidence showing aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee, degenerative joint disease of the right knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, degenerative joint disease of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2004
- Citation
- 0429903
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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