The Board has granted service connection for various disabilities and assigned initial ratings, but denied the petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disorder.
The deciding factor: New evidence submitted by the Veteran raised a theory of continuity of symptomatology that was not apparent during the previous denial of his right knee claim. This new evidence is sufficient to trigger VA's duty to assist in obtaining an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disorder, Left Knee Disorder, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder), Brain Aneurysm, Diabetes Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction, Bilateral Leg Disorders, Bilateral Foot Disorders
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2014
- Citation
- 1417207
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's appeal was granted for various disabilities, including service connection for depressive disorder and increased evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple nerve groups. A SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also awarded.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection.
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