The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ankle condition and hypertension was denied. The claim for a higher disability rating for back condition, lung condition with shortness of breath, and tinnitus was also denied. However, the Veteran's claim for restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for lung condition with shortness of breath was granted effective October 3, 2022.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not establish a current right ankle condition or hypertension during the period on review, and the criteria for higher ratings were not met.

Claimed conditions

right ankle condition, hypertension, back condition, lung condition with shortness of breath, tinnitus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

A25005283

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