The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions including a head injury, arthritis of the back, left hip, and left knee, as well as a left leg disorder. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to clarify the nature and etiology of these claims.,The Veteran seeks service connection for arthritis in his back, left hip, and left knee. The Board finds that an examination is necessary to determine if any current arthritis is related to active service or a motor vehicle accident during service.,The Veteran contends that he has diverticulosis as a result of the October 1966 motor vehicle accident. The Board notes that there is insufficient evidence to determine whether his current diverticulosis is related to service, and an examination is necessary for this determination.,The Veteran asserts that he has residuals of a hard impact to the chest and side during service which resulted in diverticulosis. The Board finds that an examination is needed to determine if any current diverticulosis is related to active service.
The deciding factor: To clarify the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claims, including determining whether his current conditions are related to service or a motor vehicle accident during service.,To determine if any current arthritis is related to active service or a motor vehicle accident during service.,To determine if the Veteran's current diverticulosis is related to service or a motor vehicle accident during service.,To determine if the Veteran's current diverticulosis is related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of head injury, arthritis - back, arthritis - left hip, arthritis - left knee, left leg disorder other than arthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1628463
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What this means for you
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