The Board found that the veteran's service-connected ankle disabilities did not cause or aggravate his right knee, left knee, back, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder, and psychiatric disorders.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the veteran's service-connected ankle disabilities caused or aggravated any of these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disorder, Left Knee Disorder, Back Disorder, Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Left Shoulder Disorder, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0022646
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What this means for you
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