The Veteran's right and left knee braces caused wear and tear on his clothing, specifically jeans or pants. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise concerning this issue and granted an annual VA clothing allowance for 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony regarding the effect of his knee braces on his clothing was more probative than a statement from an orthotist indicating that the brace did not tend to wear and tear clothing.
- Claimed conditions
- Right and left knee arthritis, Multiple knee surgeries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22006484
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