The Board finds that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral knee and low back disorders are etiologically related to service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The May 2010 VA examination report and December 2012 private medical opinion from Dr. S.K. provided evidence in favor of a nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Knee Strain, Tendinitis of the Right Knee, Tendinitis of the Left Knee, Lumbosacral Spine Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1337950
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