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Remanded (sent back)

The Board remanded the case to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the Veteran's claims of in-service foot pain.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous medical report did not adequately address the Veteran's lay statements about worsening foot pain during service.

Claimed conditions
pes planus
How they argued it
Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 16, 2025
Citation
25000598

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