Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left ankle disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and chronic bronchitis based on evidence showing that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left ankle disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and chronic bronchitis are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service due to in-service incidents including MVAs and respiratory issues during boot camp.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disorder (lateral collateral ligament sprain), lumbar spine disorder (lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome), chronic bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088109
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