The Board granted service connection for a right and left calf muscle disability, to include chronic exertional compartment syndrome, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports a direct link between the Veteran's bilateral calf muscle disorder and his active duty service, as two private medical opinions concluded that the disorder was related to an in-service injury or event while on active duty.

Claimed conditions

right calf muscle disability, to include chronic exertional compartment syndrome, left calf muscle disability, to include chronic exertional compartment syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 20, 2025

Citation

A25101072

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