Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for service connection of the veteran's left knee condition is remanded. The Board found that a medical examination was not provided despite the Veteran's credible assertions and evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the AOJ committed a pre-decisional duty to assist error by not ensuring the Veteran was provided an adequate medical examination and a medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- gonarthrosis, status post arthroscopy and lateral meniscectomy, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002828
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