The Board denied service connection for a left thigh disability, finding that the increase in severity during service was due to the natural progression of the disease.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence showed that the increase in severity was due to the natural progression of the pre-existing condition, rebutting the presumption of aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- left thigh disability
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25051663
What this means for you
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