The Board has granted service connection for arthritis, claimed as swollen and painful joints to include the hands, wrists, elbows, neck, back, hips, and knees. The Veteran's joint pain during active duty is considered a sufficient basis for granting this claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported joint pain in his legs, ankles, and feet while on active duty, which he has continued to experience post-service. His current diagnosis of palindromic rheumatoid arthritis was related by competent medical professionals to these complaints during service.
- Claimed conditions
- swollen and painful joints to include the hands, wrists, elbows, neck, back, hips, and knees, eye disability (claimed as glaucoma)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1035646
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What this means for you
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