The Veteran's bilateral flat feet are related to his military service.,The Veteran’s right ankle disability, diagnosed as posterior tibial tendonitis and osteoarthritis, is related to his military service.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show that the Veteran was treated for complaints of bilateral ankle pain and shin splints during service, which led to the issuance of arch supports. Post-service medical evidence confirms current diagnoses of bilateral flat feet, right ankle disability (posterior tibial tendonitis and osteoarthritis), and left ankle disability (posterior tibial tendonitis and osteoarthritis).
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bilateral flat feet, right ankle disability (posterior tibial tendonitis and osteoarthritis), left ankle disability (posterior tibial tendonitis and osteoarthritis), right sinus tarsi syndrome, left sinus tarsi syndrome, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic pain syndrome, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2020
- Citation
- A20016547
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
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