The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus based on the presumption of aggravation, as there was an increase in severity during service that was not due to natural progression. The case regarding a skin disorder of the back and chest is remanded.
The deciding factor: The May 2022 VA medical opinion rebutted the presumption of aggravation for pes planus, but the evidence was conflicting as to whether the increase in severity was due to natural progression. For the skin condition, the Board found that a new VA examination was necessary to address deficiencies in previous opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, skin disorder of the back and chest
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- 25004023
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