The Board found that the Veteran's current left leg disorder (osteoarthritis) and left hip disorder (gout) did not manifest in service or for more than three decades thereafter, and the preponderance of the competent evidence is against a finding that these currently diagnosed disorders are related to his period of active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's current left knee arthritis was less likely as not related to service due to the absence of any chronic disorder in service or within one year after separation, and the lack of objective findings of a diagnosed left hip disorder during service, at separation, or for years after service.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg disorder, left hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2013
- Citation
- 1303133
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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