Granted
The Board granted service connection for right ankle disability, residuals of right ankle fracture, based on new and relevant evidence that showed the condition underwent a permanent increase in severity during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing right ankle disability underwent an increase in severity during service, as evidenced by his credible testimony and in-service diagnosis of arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle disability residuals of right ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25110818
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