The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing one-inch shortening of the left leg existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. As a result, the claim for service connection for his current left lower leg disability is denied.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrated that the veteran had a preexisting left leg disability (one inch shortening) prior to service which was not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower leg disability, shortening of left leg
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0630996
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