The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability, diagnosed as tarsal tunnel syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, and degenerative joint disease (DJD), is related to injuries sustained during active duty service in Southwest Asia. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s reported history of recurrent ankle sprains and similar injuries during her service in Southwest Asia was credible and consistent with the nature of her military service, leading to a current right ankle disability.
- Claimed conditions
- tarsal tunnel syndrome, achilles tendonitis, degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18123713
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