The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a knee disorder in either knee.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite of hands and feet is denied as the evidence does not indicate he has a current disorder or any residuals.
The deciding factor: The March 2022 VA examination found the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of a knee disorder in either knee, and his symptoms are attributed to radiculopathy rather than a knee condition.,The November 2021 VA examiner concluded that the Veteran did not have a current or prior diagnosis of frostbite residuals. The x-rays showed no evidence of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, or subarticular punched out lesions, and there was no functional impact on his ability to perform any type of occupational task.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral knee condition, residuals of frostbite of hands and feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22043954
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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