The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left Achilles tendonitis began during service and is not aggravated by any pre-existing condition. Therefore, service connection for this disability is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported symptoms of left Achilles tendonitis beginning in service and continuing since, which were consistent with his reports of a prior injury to the same area as a child. The VA examiner's opinion was inadequate and did not address whether the current condition was aggravated by any pre-existing condition or if it clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Achilles Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 6, 2012
- Citation
- 1223542
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What this means for you
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