The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee meniscal tear, which required surgery in 2021, had its onset during his active-duty service and is therefore service-connected.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran injured his left knee while on active duty in July 2020, leading to a torn meniscus that needed surgical repair. The VA examiner concluded that this injury occurred during military service and is related to the current disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee meniscal tear, left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24076365
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee meniscal tear and denied his request for an increased rating for left knee laxity.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to untimely filing of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, shin splints of the right leg, and shin splints of the left leg are being remanded due to a failure to obtain VA examinations and medical nexus opinions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's initial evaluations for left knee strain, limitation of extension and flexion were both denied as the evidence did not show that his symptoms warranted a rating higher than 10 percent.
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