The Board has determined that the veteran's hyperparathyroidism and degenerative joint disease of the right knee are both service-connected, with the former being granted on a direct basis and the latter on a secondary basis to his service-connected left knee disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the conclusion that the veteran's hyperparathyroidism began during service due to elevated calcium levels documented in his medical records. The degenerative joint disease of the right knee is considered secondary to his service-connected left knee disability, as evidenced by the bone scan findings and subsequent arthroscopy.
- Claimed conditions
- Hyperparathyroidism, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0809472
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What this means for you
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