The Board has determined that the veteran's current condition of left lower rib cage strain and contusion is related to his military service, thus granting service connection for these residuals.
The deciding factor: The May 2002 VA examination report diagnosed the veteran with a left lower rib cage strain and contusion, which were found to be related to his 1987 injury during active duty for training (ACDUTRA).
- Claimed conditions
- left lower rib cage strain, contusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0217922
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