The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus on an aggravation basis and for shin splints in both lower extremities, as the evidence showed that these conditions began during the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The aggravation of a pre-existing condition was established based on the worsening of symptoms during service, while the onset of shin splints was confirmed by service treatment records and a VA examination shortly after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, shin splints, left lower extremity, shin splints, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24071762
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
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