The Veteran's left foot pes planus was granted service connection as it clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service and was aggravated during active duty.,Service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis is granted as the condition developed due to her service-connected left foot pes planus. The Board also found that aggravation of left ankle arthritis by ACDUTRA period may have occurred.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing left foot pes planus was aggravated during active duty, resulting in current left foot plantar fasciitis.,Left ankle arthritis is likely due to the Veteran's long runs and marches during service, which caused her left foot arch to flatten more.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot pes planus, left ankle arthritis, left foot plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22040353
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