The Veteran's preexisting bilateral hallux valgus deformity and bunions did not permanently worsen during her military service. She underwent surgeries to correct the condition, which resulted in improvement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral hallux valgus deformity was treated surgically during active duty, resulting in no permanent worsening of the condition.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hallux valgus deformity, bunions
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1124439
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