The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hand disability has been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. Claims for service connection for left knee pain and right knee pain remain denied.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence was submitted supporting the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hand disability, while no such evidence was provided for his claims regarding left and right knee pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hand Disability, Left Knee Pain, Right Knee Pain
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24041972
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the current evidence is insufficient to establish service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, and thus remands the claims for further development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right knee pain and left knee pain, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.,Both knees were diagnosed with osteoarthritis including patellofemoral pain syndrome, which began during active service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for chronic right knee pain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to rigorous physical activity including running during his military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's low back strain is rated at 40 percent, and the issues of IBS and CFS are dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder with a major depressive episode do not meet criteria for a higher rating. Service connection is granted for cervical strain and right knee pain.
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