The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his left knee ACL tear and service connection for a neck disability were both denied by the Board. The left knee condition is currently rated at 10%.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the current cervical spondylosis was not caused or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms from service to the present and the Veteran's STRs do not show any chronic neck disability. The left knee ACL tear does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear, neck disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2019
- Citation
- 19185546
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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