The VA determined that there is no evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's current arthritis of the right and left knees and his military service, including training and combat operations. The Board found that the Veteran did not have any knee problems during service and that his current condition likely developed after service.
The deciding factor: The February 2011 VA examination report concluded that the Veteran's bilateral knee arthritis was less likely than not caused by or a result of active service, including training and combat operations.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the right and left knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1333255
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