The Board denied service connection for an intestinal condition, to include diverticulosis status-post colon resection and a skin condition, diagnosed as eczema. However, the Board granted separate noncompensable and 10 percent disability ratings for left and right knee limitations of flexion and symptoms respectively.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's claimed conditions were related to his service due to lack of in-service injury or disease, and post-service medical evidence did not establish a nexus between the current conditions and service. However, the evidence supported separate ratings for left and right knee limitations of flexion and symptoms.

Claimed conditions

Intestinal condition, to include diverticulosis status-post colon resection, Skin condition, diagnosed as eczema, Left knee limitation of extension status-post left knee meniscectomy, Right knee limitation of extension status-post right knee meniscectomy, Left knee limitation of flexion status-post left knee meniscectomy, Right knee limitation of flexion status-post right knee meniscectomy, Symptomatic left knee status-post left knee meniscectomy, Symptomatic right knee status-post right knee meniscectomy, Left knee scars associated with status-post left knee meniscectomy, Right knee scars associated with status-post right knee meniscectomy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 5, 2025

Citation

A25096171

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