The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing right foot and leg disorders, diagnosed as denervation of the dorsiflexors and peroneal neuropathy, clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service. The Board also determined that there was no increase in severity during military service, thus denying service connection for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The veteran's pre-existing right foot and leg disorders were found to have existed prior to his entrance into military service by clear and unmistakable evidence, and the Board did not find an increase in severity during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- denervation of the right foot dorsiflexors, peroneal neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0605265
What this means for you
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