Granted
The veteran's left foot disability is service-connected because it was aggravated by their service-connected right foot and ankle osteoarthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's gait and biomechanics were altered due to the right foot condition, leading to additional discomfort in the left foot.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot disability
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25000988
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