The Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by active service, and he has a current diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and gout. His skin conditions are also related to his period of service.
The deciding factor: The April 2012 VA examination found that the Veteran's preexisting pes planus was aggravated by service, leading to current bilateral foot disorders. The skin conditions were linked to service based on in-service symptoms and ongoing issues post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Disorder, Skin Condition (Groin and Scalp)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1406470
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