The Board finds that the Veteran's left foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis are related to his active military service, with consideration given to the aggravation of these conditions by his service-connected right foot disability. Service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show no findings or diagnoses for a left foot disorder in service. However, the Veteran's February 1993 VA examination report diagnosed bilateral pes planus and possible plantar fasciitis, brought on by possible excessive walking. The examiner noted the Veteran's service in the infantry and indicated that his bilateral foot condition could have been aggravated by the same. The October 2011 VA examination confirmed left foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis but did not attribute it to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot pes planus, Plantar fasciitis of left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2012
- Citation
- 1236669
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