The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of shell fragment wounds to the right leg, finding that these residuals are likely due to combat injuries in service. The claim for a left ankle disorder is denied as there is no evidence of current disability or in-service injury. Service connection for a left hip disorder is also granted based on the now-connected right leg disability.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's right leg residuals are likely due to combat injuries sustained during service, thus granting service connection under the direct theory of service connection.

Claimed conditions

left ankle disorder, right leg disorder, left hip disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 16, 2005

Citation

0504220

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