The veteran's osteoarthritis of the spine, shoulders, hands, knees, wrists, hips, and right foot was found to be directly related to his service. The muscle pain and joint pain noted in his April 1991 examination are considered as part of this condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current osteoarthritis is linked to the injuries sustained during his active service, including an automobile accident in Saudi Arabia.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the spine, Osteoarthritis of the shoulders, Osteoarthritis of the hands, Osteoarthritis of the knees, Osteoarthritis of the wrists, Osteoarthritis of the hips, Osteoarthritis of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0429309
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- Remanded (sent back)
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