The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis related to swelling or edema of her feet and ankles, and there is no evidence showing chronic foot or ankle disabilities during service. The Board finds that her current bilateral ankle and foot DJD are less likely than not incurred in or caused by her injuries during ACDUTRA.
The deciding factor: The December 2013 VA examiner opined that the appellant's current ankle and foot arthritis were not related to the notations of swelling or ankle injuries in service, citing to the fact that the lack of additional foot or ankle pathology suggested her injuries therein were acute and resolved.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disability, bilateral ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1426765
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