The claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition and left knee condition are to be readjudicated, as the evidence of record is insufficient to make a decision on the merits.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examination opinions were found inadequate due to missing relevant medical records and improper reliance on an absence of treatment during and after service without adequate explanation. Additionally, there was no examination for the left knee condition due to the Veteran's hospitalization at the time of scheduled examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral foot condition, Left knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106618
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