The Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals from a rib cage injury and his request for an increased rating for right ankle disability were both denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or current disability related to active duty service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service, with the exception of a possible rib fracture during parachute jumping which was later ruled out as unrelated to service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Residuals of a Rib Cage Injury"}, {"condition_name":"Right Ankle Disability"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20080635
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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