The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hallux valgus and pes planus valgus did not develop during service, as they were present prior to entry. The VA examiner concluded there was no increase in severity of these conditions during service.
The deciding factor: There is clear and unmistakable evidence showing the preexisting condition existed prior to service and did not undergo an increase in severity during service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hallux valgus, pes planus valgus
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0622470
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