Citation Nr: 1117633
Decision Date: 05/06/11 Archive Date: 05/17/11
DOCKET NO. 06-36 649 ) DATE
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On appeal from the
Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Waco, Texas
THE ISSUES
1. Entitlement to service connection for residuals of a left hip injury.
2. Entitlement to service connection for residuals of a left ankle injury.
REPRESENTATION
Appellant represented by: Texas Veterans Commission
WITNESS AT HEARING ON APPEAL
The appellant
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD
Hallie E. Brokowsky, Counsel
INTRODUCTION
The Veteran had active service from June 1969 to December 1970, including in Vietnam from January 1970 to December 1970.
These claims come before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) on appeal of a November 2005 rating decision of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office (RO) in Waco, Texas.
The Veteran testified in support of these claims during a video conference hearing held before the undersigned Veteransargument in support of his claims and to respond to VA notice. Further, the Board finds that the purpose behind the notice requirement has been satisfied because the appellant has been afforded a meaningful opportunity to participate effectively in the processing of his claims.
Duty to Assist
With regard to the duty to assist, the claims file contains the Veteran's service treatment records and reports of VA and private post-service treatment and examination. Additionally, the claims file contains the Veteran's own statements in support of his claims. The Board has carefully reviewed such statements and concludes that he has not identified further evidence not already of record. The Board has also reviewed the medical records for references to additional treatment reports not of record, but has found nothing to suggest