The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the spine, knees, and feet in January 2003 due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in denying service connection as the evidence did not support a link between the current disabilities and service.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the spine, degenerative joint disease of the knees, degenerative joint disease of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2004
- Citation
- 0413913
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, as there was no evidence showing he needed regular assistance from another person.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including colon cancer, degenerative joint diseases of multiple body parts, and a respiratory disability. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to the need for additional medical records and an opinion regarding potential asbestos exposure.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for calcaneal spurs, degenerative joint disease of the feet, and plantar fasciitis. The decision also grants service connection for bilateral ankle disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain relevant VA treatment records and provide an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism and his degenerative joint disease of the knees.
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