Whole decision: Granted

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for left knee and low back disabilities. It was found that these conditions are causally related to residuals impairment caused by the veteran's service-connected right knee disability.

The deciding factor: The VA and private medical opinions indicate a causal relationship between the veteran's service-connected right knee disability and her current left knee and low back disorders.

Claimed conditions: Left Knee Infrapatellar Tendonitis, Low Back Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction with Muscle Spasm
How they argued it: Not specified
Exposure basis: None
Rating: Not verified here — check the original decision
Decision date: December 17, 2003
Citation: 0335442

This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0335442.

What this means for you

A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.

What you can do next

Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).

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