The Veteran's claim for increased ratings of his left knee condition and service connection for a colon disability were granted. The left knee conditions received a separate rating, while the colon disability was granted service connection.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on in-service exposure to chemical solvents used during maintenance work, which led to current diagnoses including colon cancer residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the left knee, colon disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24023726
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his right knee scar. The RO must attempt to obtain all available private treatment records from the Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the case to obtain VA examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, but the issue of service connection for a colon disability remains pending and requires further development.
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