The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral foot pes planus, finding that it did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to lack of evidence showing aggravation during service.
The deciding factor: The pre-existing pes planus was noted at entry into service and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence showing an increase in severity during service. The Board also found that the Veteran's pes planus did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, radiation or Gulf War.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21010412
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- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral foot pes planus is rated at 50 percent since January 18, 2021. The condition has been productive of marked pronation and tenderness of the plantar surfaces of both feet.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current low back disability, right knee or lower extremity disability, left knee or lower extremity disability, and bilateral foot pes planus. The Veteran's service records do not provide sufficient information for these determinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right elbow, left hip, and right hip disabilities are secondary to his service-connected thoracolumbar spine tendonitis. The Board is remanding these claims for further development.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is not linked to any service-connected condition. The Board is also remanding this claim for further development.,The Veteran's right knee, bilateral foot pes planus, left foot hallux valgus, and right foot hallux valgus disabilities are all considered direct service connection cases. The Board is remanding these claims as well for further development.
- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
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