Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a left hip disorder and a left ankle disorder, finding that the evidence is in at least approximate balance regarding whether these disorders are related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinions were found to hold minimal probative value due to internal inconsistencies and ignoring the Veteran's reports of pain originating from the parachuting accident. The totality of the evidence of record weighs in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip disorder, left ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25014432
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