The Board has granted service connection for back disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder. The Veteran's current disabilities are rated at the maximum available rating of 100%.,For the scars secondary to left ankle degenerative arthritis, the claim is denied as there is no evidence that they are painful or unstable.
The deciding factor: The Board found credible the Veteran's statements regarding his in-service duties and post-service symptoms, which supported a finding of service connection for all three knee disorders. The VA examiners' opinions were considered but not given significant weight due to their lack of consideration of the nature and circumstances of the Veteran's MOS.
- Claimed conditions
- Back disorder, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis of the spine and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Right knee disorder, diagnosed as osteoarthritis and leading to a total right knee replacement, Left knee disorder, diagnosed as osteoarthritis and leading to a total left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22032031
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