The Board found that the veteran's preexisting pes planus did not worsen during his second period of service and denied service connection for a bilateral foot disorder.
The deciding factor: There is no clear and unmistakable evidence to support the finding that the veteran's preexisting pes planus was aggravated by his active service, and the Board found the VA examiner's opinion more probative than the private physician's opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disorder, pes planus, hallux valgus deformity of the right great toe with the second toe crossed over the top, multiple nontender calluses of the bilateral feet at the forefoot, bilateral tips of fourth toes, and left third toe, hammertoes
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0836392
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- Granted
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