The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of left knee, left foot, and right foot conditions. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.,The VA examiners provided opinions indicating that any current bilateral foot condition was more likely due to post-service incidents rather than in-service events.
The deciding factor: VA examiners found no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current left knee, left and right foot conditions to his active duty service. The examiner noted that the Veteran had a pre-existing pes planus upon entry into military service which was not caused by service.,The VA examiners also determined that any current heel spur or plantar fasciitis in the Veteran's feet were more likely due to post-service incidents rather than in-service events.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition, left foot condition, right foot condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21041354
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