The Board granted service connection for a left ankle condition, to include osteochondritis dissecans and osteochondral fracture with degenerative arthritis, based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active-duty service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's left ankle condition was at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by an in-service injury, and the Board found this opinion persuasive given the continuity of symptoms since service and supporting medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle condition, to include osteochondritis dissecans and osteochondral fracture with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24064992
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.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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