The Veteran's tension/reoccurring headaches are found to be related to an in-service head injury.,The Veteran's right knee disorder with arthroplasty and total knee replacement is found to be related to a service-connected right knee disorder.,The Veteran's left knee degenerative osteoarthritis is found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee disorder.,The Veteran's right ankle instability is found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee disorder.,The Veteran's left ankle instability is found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee disorder.
The deciding factor: The current diagnoses of tension/reoccurring headaches, right knee disorder with arthroplasty and total knee replacement, left knee degenerative osteoarthritis, right ankle instability, and left ankle instability are related to the Veteran's in-service injuries.,The current diagnoses of tension/reoccurring headaches, right knee disorder with arthroplasty and total knee replacement, left knee degenerative osteoarthritis, right ankle instability, and left ankle instability are related to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Tension/reoccurring headaches, Right knee disorder with arthroplasty and total knee replacement with arthrofibrosis complication, Left knee degenerative osteoarthritis (left knee pain with sciatica), Right ankle instability, Left ankle instability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23024603
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- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability, including instability and tendonitis, is rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of marked limited motion or other significant impairment.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle instability and secondary service connection for a right ankle scar. The decision also readjudicates the claim of service connection for the right ankle scar.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to issues with the rating assigned for right ankle instability and arthritis. The Veteran's symptoms have been found to significantly impact his ability to use his ankle, requiring a brace and cane.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected HIV and related conditions have resulted in the effective loss of use of his left foot, meeting the criteria for automobile or adaptive equipment eligibility.
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