The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee condition. However, after reviewing all available evidence, including VA and private medical records, the Board finds that the current left knee condition is less likely than not related to the veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The December 2005 VA examination report provided more accurate information about the veteran's current left knee condition compared to the March 1996 VA examination report. The diagnosis of a medial meniscus tear was consistent with the January 2004 private examination report and MRI test results.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0634386
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions as new evidence has been received that is relevant to these claims.
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