The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for arthritis, including rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. The evidence shows that the Veteran had a pre-existing arthritis condition prior to his entry into active duty, which was aggravated by military service.
The deciding factor: There is clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran's pre-existing arthritis was aggravated by his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2011
- Citation
- 1104007
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