The Board has granted service connection for low back sprain, tendonitis of the left knee, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the right hip, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the left hip, and neck sprain. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service.,The Board found that the Veteran experienced injuries during service, including infantry training, ruck marches, and a fall from a rope bridge, which led to medical treatment for joint pain.
The deciding factor: The Board resolved all doubts in favor of the Veteran regarding the relationship between his current disabilities and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- low back sprain (lumbosacral sprain), tendonitis, left knee, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), right hip, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), left hip, neck sprain (cervical sprain)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2026
- Citation
- A26037325
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