The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ankle sprain did not manifest during service and is therefore denied. However, the Board has found clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing kidney stones condition prior to service. The Board also found no increase in severity of the Veteran's kidney stone condition during service, thus finding aggravation by service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had a history of kidney stones prior to his entrance into service which was noted on his pre-service medical history report. There is clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's kidney stones existed prior to service. The Board found no increase in severity during service, thus finding aggravation by service.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain, kidney stones
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1005891
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