The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right ankle disabilities have been reopened, but his request for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals post right fibula fracture has been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish that the Veteran’s current left and right ankle disabilities are etiologically related to his active duty service. The VA and private medical opinions do not support a finding of an etiological relationship between the Veteran's current ankle conditions and his past injuries during service.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability, right ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20011270
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