The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability has been reopened, but the preponderance of evidence is against his claim.,Service connection was denied for right foot disability and diabetes mellitus, Type II. The Board found that there was no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's STRs do not show any complaints or treatment for a left knee disorder during service.,There is insufficient evidence linking the current right foot disability and diabetes mellitus, Type II to service. The VA examiner opined that there was no direct relationship between the Veteran’s current conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"left knee disability","diagnosis_date":null,"discharge_date":null}, {"condition_name":"right foot disability","diagnosis_date":null,"discharge_date":null}, {"condition_name":"diabetes mellitus, Type II","diagnosis_date":null,"discharge_date":null}, {"condition_name":"peripheral neuropathy","diagnosis_date":null,"discharge_date":null}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19143196
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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