The Veteran's arthritis of the left knee is found to be aggravated by his service-connected bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus.,The Veteran's arthritis of the right knee is also found to be aggravated by his service-connected bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus.
The deciding factor: The May 2010 VA examiner opined that the Veteran's arthritis of the left knee was more likely caused by overuse during active service, rather than a specific incident in service. However, the examiner also noted that it is less likely as not related to his current service-connected bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the left knee, Arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2015
- Citation
- 1538399
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and clarification regarding the severity of the Veteran's left knee and right knee disabilities, specifically to determine if the Veteran has experienced 'the functional equivalent of range of motion loss contemplated by the next higher rating' at any point during the appeal period.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and bilateral tinnitus. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied. Other claims were either granted or remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left knee disability and a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's arthritis of both knees is not related to an injury or disease incurred in active service and has not been caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple back and joint disabilities, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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