The Veteran's service connection for bilateral lower leg stress fractures and associated neurological disabilities was granted, which resulted in her discharge due to a service-connected disability. As such, she meets the criteria for basic eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for bilateral lower leg stress fractures and associated neurological disabilities, resulting in the Veteran's discharge due to a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral lower leg stress fractures, associated neurological disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26013432
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