The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral flatfeet were aggravated by service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The claim for an increased rating for right CTS is denied as there is no evidence of worsening beyond what would be expected from natural progression.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's preexisting bilateral flatfeet were aggravated by military activities during service, warranting service connection on the basis of aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Flatfoot, Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18131923
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The veteran's service from October 6, 2013 to October 5, 2017 is considered honorable for VA benefits purposes and he was granted service connection for hemorrhoids, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and surgical scars as secondary to CTS. However, his discharge from October 6, 2017 to November 25, 2020 bars him from receiving VA benefits.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, bilateral flatfoot, right knee bursitis, left knee bursitis, migraine headaches, and tinea pedis. However, it denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's entitlement to a 10 percent rating for right and left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome was granted, effective from August 25, 2021. This decision is based on evidence showing an increase in symptoms of the condition starting around August 25, 2021.
- Granted
The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral flatfoot, and migraine headaches have been granted initial ratings of 50%, 10%, and noncompensable respectively, all effective February 1, 2021.,These decisions are based on the severity of the disabilities as evidenced by new medical evidence submitted within one year of the June 2021 rating decision.
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