The Veteran's residuals of right ankle injury are granted as service-connected. The cases for increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise that the Veteran's current residuals of right ankle injury is related to service, granting service connection. For the bilateral knee issues, a new VA examination was required due to inadequate previous examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right ankle injury, status post knee arthroplasty, left, status post knee arthroplasty, right
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2023
- Citation
- A23027709
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for irritable colon syndrome, kidney disease, residuals of a right-ankle injury, and hypertension (excluding the PACT Act presumption).
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right ankle injury, left knee condition secondary to residuals of right ankle injury, and right knee condition secondary to residuals of right ankle injury. The claim for service connection for skin condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ankle condition, including degenerative joint disease, is at least as likely as not related to a right ankle injury during service. Service connection for residuals of right ankle injury and degenerative joint disease is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of secondary service connection claims. The Veteran's disability rating remains unchanged.
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