The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee degenerative joint disease and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle osteoarthritis, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disabilities to service. The Board also found that the Veteran's current right ankle disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence showed that the Veteran’s current right knee and right ankle conditions were not related to service, with the exception of the motor vehicle accident in 1966. The Board found that other risk factors such as age, obesity, and career-related activities contributed more significantly to his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative joint disease, right ankle osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20012098
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease, including secondary to a service-connected left knee disability, is granted. The condition was not related to military service and no aggravation by the service-connected left knee disability could be established.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn, and his claims for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant higher ratings.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis, finding that his current condition is due to wear and tear from military service. The decision also grants service connection for any related joint pain.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, left arm, and right knee disabilities have been granted due to new evidence presented. The cases are being remanded for further examination and rating.
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