Granted
The Board granted service connection for a right ankle disorder, variously diagnosed as sprained/strained lateral right collateral ligament, residual of medial malleolar fracture, arthritis, and Achilles tendonitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle disability is related to his honorable period of active service due to in-service trauma during parachute training.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25013355
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