The Veteran's right foot condition is found to be aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability. Service connection for atherosclerotic heart disease and stomach disorder are granted due to exposure to ionizing radiation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's right foot condition was permanently aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability, meeting the criteria for secondary service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.310(a). The atherosclerotic heart disease and stomach disorder are found to be due to exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Condition (Plantar Fasciitis), Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Stomach Disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1531685
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What this means for you
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