The Board denied service connection for right and left pes cavus, finding that the conditions preexisted service and were not aggravated by it.
The deciding factor: There is clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing pes cavus disability, and no evidence shows an increase in severity beyond its natural progression during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- right pes cavus, left pes cavus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097729
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