The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis of bilateral knees, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran’s total knee arthroplasty due to severe osteoarthritis is not at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury or event, including recurrent bumping of the knees during service.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of bilateral knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21006950
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis and posttraumatic arthritis of the right ankle, as well as rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral knees and shoulders. Service connection was denied for osteoarthritis of the left ankle and wrists.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and remanded the issue of service connection for osteoarthritis of bilateral knees due to insufficient evidence.
- Dismissed
The Board has vacated its May 2015 decision and remand due to the Veteran's death, and dismissed the appeal as moot.
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