The Board granted service connection for left ankle, left hip, left knee, right knee, and right hip disabilities based on the evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's in-service injuries.

The deciding factor: The medical and lay evidence of record is in approximate balance as to whether a nexus exists between an in-service disease or injury and the Veteran's current left ankle, left hip, left knee, right knee, and right hip disabilities.

Claimed conditions

left ankle disability, left hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, right hip disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090647

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