The Board denied service connection for torn Achilles tendon of the right heel, status post tear of the fibula collateral ligaments of the right ankle (claimed as torn Achilles of the right heel), and degenerative arthritis of the right foot due to lack of evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship with service.,There is no credible evidence that the Veteran currently has any of these conditions. The Board found her reports of continuous symptoms since service were not credible, and there was no medical opinion linking her current disabilities to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for torn Achilles tendon, status post tear of the fibula collateral ligaments of the right ankle, and degenerative arthritis of the right foot are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship with service.
- Claimed conditions
- torn achilles tendon of the right heel, status post tear of the fibula collateral ligaments of the right ankle (claimed as torn achilles of the right heel), degenerative arthritis of the right foot, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, degenerative arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22007117
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