The Board denied service connection for right ankle replacement, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and his in-service injuries.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was probative as it was based on an accurate medical history and provided clear conclusions with supporting data, while the Veteran's lay statement regarding continuity of symptoms was found to be not credible due to contradicting evidence and lack of documentation of ongoing issues post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108360
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