The Veteran's current left knee and bilateral foot conditions are likely related to judo activities during active service.
The deciding factor: Competent medical evidence supports the connection between the Veteran's current injuries and his participation in judo training while serving in Japan.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee ACL Tear, Bilateral Hallux Valgus, Mild Hammertoes of the 2nd through the 5th toes, Bilaterally, Soft tissue mass overlying the right dorsal foot
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1401776
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability was granted a 30% rating for limited extension since December 3, 2020. The previous ratings for flexion and instability were maintained.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for his service-connected knee disabilities are being remanded due to the inadequacy of the November 2017 VA examination used to reduce his rating.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability is as likely as not attributable to his active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.
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