Denied
The Board denied service connection for both the left and right Achilles tendon conditions, finding no evidence that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of medical evidence showing a current diagnosis or treatment related to the claimed conditions during service.
- Claimed conditions
- left Achilles tendon rupture, right Achilles tendon disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25001258
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