The Board granted service connection for left and right knee arthritis, DJD, but denied service connection for an enlarged prostate. The claims for Brugada syndrome, bilateral hand arthritis, allergies/sinus issues, HTN, and a skin condition were reopened based on new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's left and right knee disorders began during service or are otherwise related to his military service. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for Brugada syndrome, bilateral hand arthritis, allergies/sinus issues, HTN, and a skin condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Brugada syndrome, Bilateral hand arthritis, Allergies/sinus issues, Hypertension (HTN), Skin condition, Left knee strain with degenerative joint disease (DJD), Right knee strain with DJD, Enlarged prostate
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24000978
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, asthma/lung disease, vision disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, leukocytosis, kidney disease/kidney stones, enlarged prostate, sleep apnea, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar spine disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability.
- Denied
The Board denied readjudication of the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, aphthous ulcers, a right elbow condition, an enlarged prostate, a right ankle disorder, and a left ankle disorder as no new and relevant evidence was received.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA's obligation to obtain relevant records from the Social Security Administration.
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