The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that his pre-existing condition did not worsen during or by his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's pre-existing pes planus was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated during or by his service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus (Flat Feet)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2022
- Citation
- 22066689
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral flat feet from April 17, 2006 to April 25, 2016 was denied. The Board granted service connection for bilateral plantar fibromatosis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal regarding right arm numbness, a right shoulder condition, and TDIU is being remanded for further review.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was reopened and granted. The Board found that his pre-existing pes planus underwent an increase in severity during service, presumed to be due to the rigors of military training. The Veteran's current disability is considered a direct result of this aggravation.
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