The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a torn meniscus of the left knee, finding that there was clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition existed prior to his entrance into military service and was not aggravated by his active military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's pre-existing left knee condition clearly and unmistakably did not exist during service or within one year of separation, and thus could not be considered aggravated beyond its natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- torn meniscus of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22057478
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- Remanded (sent back)
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