The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee medial meniscus tear and degenerative joint disease, left foot metatarsalgia and third metatarsal head disorder, cervical spine spondylosis, and lumbar spine spondylosis are all related to service. The decision is based on a review of the Veteran's medical history and examination findings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that each of the disorders was less likely than not caused by or a result of a disease and/or injury during military service, but also noted that there were no other plausible explanations for the current conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Medial Meniscus Tear and Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Foot Metatarsalgia and Third Metatarsal Head Disorder, Cervical Spine Spondylosis, Lumbar Spine Spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1030281
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II and remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder strain with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and tendinitis, cervical spine spondylosis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, and thoracolumbar scoliosis and lumbar spine degenerative changes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate examination reports. The claims include right shoulder Bankart repair, lumbar spine spondylosis, sciatic nerve impairment radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, femoral nerve impairment radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and residual scar of dorsal column stimulator.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's cervical spine spondylosis and right and left upper extremity radiculopathy were rated based on their respective conditions, with different disability ratings granted at various times. The decision does not specify an effective date for any rating changes.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU were denied, with the effective date of all grants being February 2, 2016.
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