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The Veteran's avascular necrosis left hip, right foot pain, and left foot pain are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is also granted for right ankle sprain, left ankle arthralgia, right shoulder pain, lumbago (lower back pain), and systolic heart murmur. Service connection for abnormal skin pigmentation and OSA (sleep apnea) is denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports the Veteran's claims of service connection for avascular necrosis left hip, right foot pain, and left foot pain based on in-service treatment records and credible statements from the Veteran regarding his symptoms.,For other conditions like right ankle sprain, left ankle arthralgia, right shoulder pain, lumbago (lower back pain), and systolic heart murmur, service connection is granted as the evidence supports a link to active duty military service.

Claimed conditions
avascular necrosis left hip, right foot pain, left foot pain, right ankle sprain, left ankle arthralgia, right shoulder pain, lumbago (lower back pain), systolic heart murmur, abnormal skin pigmentation, OSA (sleep apnea)
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 14, 2026
Citation
A26003745

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