Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left ankle disability as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current condition was related to an in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The evidence persuasively weighed against finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's current left ankle disability and his in-service ankle sprain, particularly given his lack of reported symptoms at separation and during subsequent VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- ligament tears of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100471
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