The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed iliotibial band syndrome of the right knee is related to his service-connected low back disability with right lower extremity radiculopathy, weakness and atrophy.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the current iliotibial band syndrome was secondary to the service-connected low back condition based on altered mechanics and gait.
- Claimed conditions
- iliotibial band syndrome of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1600401
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is required for the issues of entitlement to initial increased disability ratings for service-connected iliotibial band syndrome of the right and left knees. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his knee, shin, and foot disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder disability and migraines/chronic headaches are remanded for additional development due to insufficient opinions on the etiology of her conditions.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine arthritis is aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
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