The Veteran's service connection claim for a right knee condition was denied. The rating for cervical fracture of C4-5 status post fusion remains at 30 percent, and the ratings for right upper extremity and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy were adjusted based on new findings from November 2018 VA examination. The Veteran's duodenal ulcer condition was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a nexus between service and the current right knee disability, nor did it show that arthritis developed within one year of separation from service to qualify for presumptive service connection. For cervical spine conditions, the rating is based on the extent of motion limitation rather than ankylosis or IVDS.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthritis, Cervical Fracture C4-5 Status Post Fusion, Right Upper Extremity Cervical Radiculopathy, Left Upper Extremity Cervical Radiculopathy, Duodenal Ulcer Status Post Surgery with Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23013677
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, finding that it is caused by his service-connected left knee disability.
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