Service connection is granted for arthritis and recurrent strain of the left ankle based on service aggravation. The case is also remanded for further examination regarding hip disorder and low back disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing left ankle condition was aggravated during service, warranting service connection under the provisions set forth in 38 U.S.C. § 1153 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.306.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis, recurrent strain of the left ankle, hip disorder, low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20007401
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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