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Remanded (sent back)

The appeal for service connection of left knee joint osteoarthritis is remanded. The Board needs a new examination opinion to determine if the veteran's left knee condition was aggravated by his right knee disability.

The deciding factor: The previous examinations did not adequately address the potential aggravation of the left knee by the right knee disability.

Claimed conditions
left knee joint osteoarthritis
How they argued it
Secondary to another service-connected condition
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 23, 2025
Citation
25000977

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