Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral ankle pain and low back pain, as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that it was less likely than not that the Veteran's current bilateral ankle sprain and lumbar spondylosis were incurred in or related to his active military service due to lack of chronicity during and after service, and a more likely post-service etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral ankle pain, lumbar spine (low back) pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020530
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