The Veteran's right and left knee arthritis were not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service, and were not noted in service with continuity of symptomatology. The Board found that the disabilities are more likely due to natural wear and tear on the knees.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because his service-connected disabilities did not increase between January 7, 2009 and January 7, 2010.

The deciding factor: Service connection for right knee arthritis is denied as there is no evidence of chronic in-service condition or continuity of symptomatology post-service. The Veteran's current arthritis is more likely due to natural wear and tear on his knees.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was not granted because the increase in service-connected disabilities did not occur within the one-year period prior to January 7, 2010.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Right Knee Arthritis","diagnosis_date":null,"service_connection_theory":"direct"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Arthritis","diagnosis_date":null,"service_connection_theory":"direct"}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 5, 2019

Citation

A19002514

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