Has anyone had a VA flat feet (pes planus) claim where the C&P examiner gave a “less likely than not” opinion because your entrance exam noted asymptomatic pes planus, but the VA later recognized that military service aggravated the condition and granted service connection on that basis?
My entrance records noted flat feet as asymptomatic, but since service my condition has become significantly worse (pain, orthotics prescribed, limited standing/walking, functional impairment). The examiner focused on preexisting flat feet and denied direct service connection, but they did not address the aggravation portion nor did the fill it out.
I’m curious if anyone has had a similar experience where VA caught that issue and granted based on aggravation of a preexisting condition, or if you had to file a supplemental claim / appeal to get it recognized.