The Veteran's claim for service connection for alopecia was denied as there is no present disability.,Service connection for left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis was also denied due to a lack of evidence showing aggravation beyond its natural progression.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of alopecia and that his preexisting left foot pes planus did not worsen during service.
- Claimed conditions
- alopecia, left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis, right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24077511
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