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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1005891
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right and left ankle disabilities are related to repetitive parachute jumps during service, granting service connection for these conditions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, anxiety with situational type phobia, left hip strain, left knee strain, right knee strain, and lumbar strain are granted effective March 3, 2022.,An earlier effective date of March 3, 2022, is assigned for the Veteran's service connection claims.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's kidney stones and back disability are granted as service connected. The case is remanded for further development regarding the back disability.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's left ankle condition, diagnosed as a left ankle sprain and degenerative arthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not show marked limitation of motion or ankylosis, which would warrant a higher rating. Therefore, the claim for a higher rating was denied.
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