The Veteran's right knee disability is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected left knee disability.,The Veteran's vertigo and migraine headaches are also being remanded for VA examinations to determine their relationship to service.,A new rating decision will be issued after the examinations.

The deciding factor: VA has received evidence that suggests a current right knee disability, but no direct connection between it and service. The Veteran's left knee disability is also being considered as a potential cause of his right knee disability.,The Veteran reported symptoms of vertigo in his STRs, which need to be evaluated by a VA examiner to determine if they are related to service.,VA has received evidence suggesting the Veteran currently experiences migraine headaches. A VA examiner will evaluate whether these are related to service.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Right Knee Disability","relationship_to_service":"Secondary to service-connected left knee disability"}, {"condition_name":"Vertigo","relationship_to_service":null}, {"condition_name":"Migraine Headaches","relationship_to_service":null}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

August 20, 2019

Citation

19164021

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