The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for his left knee disorders, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of preexisting left knee OCD that was aggravated by service. The post-service meniscal tear, osteoarthritis, and total knee replacement were not related to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting left knee OCD clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. The post-service meniscal tear, osteoarthritis, and total knee replacement did not have their onset in service or are otherwise related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteochondritis desiccans (OCD), meniscal tear, osteoarthritis, total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19163416
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What this means for you
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