The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the Veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis of the knees, as there is no chronic knee disability shown in service or after service. The VA examiner opined that it is not at least as likely as not that the Veteran's current knee disability is related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that there was no specific knee injury documented in the service records and that the most likely source of the Veteran's current knee condition was his work as a security guard for 30 years.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2011
- Citation
- 1137881
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee meniscal tear and osteoarthritis of other joints, including neck, shoulders, left hip, hands, and feet, are related to his service-connected conditions. The claims for these conditions have been remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current osteoarthritis of the knees clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service. The examiner is asked to provide a clear opinion on this matter.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the knees and thoracolumbar spine, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for lumbar spondylosis is dismissed. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
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