The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee condition and left foot pes planus on the basis of in-service aggravation. The Veteran contends that his left knee disability is due to parachute jump landings, while his left foot pes planus was aggravated by multiple jumps during service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were aggravated by his military service, particularly his repeated parachute jumps and physical training.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition, left foot pes planus
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23064150
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