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The Veteran's pre-existing dorsal and lumbosacral strain, right hip disability, and numbness and tingling in the right leg and foot increased in severity during service and were aggravated by military service.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing disabilities were aggravated with the 'increased physical activity required from PT, marching, and prolonged standing, beyond the normal progression' during her military service.

Claimed conditions
dorsal and lumbosacral strain, right hip disability, numbness and tingling in right leg and foot
How they argued it
Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
May 18, 2010
Citation
1018453

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