The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing left knee and ankle disability did not undergo a permanent worsening during military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.
The deciding factor: The medical data of record clearly and unmistakably supports a finding that the veteran's underlying left knee and ankle disability did not undergo a permanent worsening and aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- healed fracture of the left tibia, knee and ankle disability, post traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0844413
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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