The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection due to new and material evidence submitted, including medical records from his private physician and VA examinations. The claims are well-grounded as there is sufficient evidence to suggest a link between the veteran's current conditions and his military service.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted that supports a nexus between the veteran's current arthritis diagnoses and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of major joints, chondromalacia of knees, osteoarthritis of cervical spine, osteoarthritis of bilateral knees
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0019381
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for arthritis of major joints, including his service-connected right elbow, right shoulder, cervical spine, and degenerative spine disabilities. The case is being returned due to a lack of substantial compliance with the June 2020 Board remand directives regarding radiation exposure.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis of bilateral knees, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his military service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis and posttraumatic arthritis of the right ankle, as well as rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral knees and shoulders. Service connection was denied for osteoarthritis of the left ankle and wrists.
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