The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus were aggravated by his active military service, and granted service connection for these conditions. The current chronic bilateral ankle strain was also found to be incurred in active military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that only a few of the Veteran's service treatment records were available for review, but concluded that the Veteran's current mild bilateral pes planus showed no injury or aggravation beyond the normal progression. The ankle disability was attributed to his active duty service due to the nature and duration of his military duties.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Disability, Bilateral Ankle Disability
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1435738
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What this means for you
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