Granted
The Board granted service connection for left and right knee disabilities, diagnosed as knee joint osteoarthritis, based on the Veteran's credible lay statements and medical evidence showing onset during service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's consistent lay statements and medical evidence supported a direct link between his knee disabilities and his in-service duties.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability, diagnosed as knee joint osteoarthritis, right knee disability, diagnosed as knee joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25013104
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