The Board has granted service connection for chondromalacia patella of the left knee and plantar myofascitis of the left foot, with a rating of 10 percent each. The veteran's symptoms are described as pain, crepitus, effusion, and limited endurance in his left knee, while his left foot is essentially asymptomatic.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examinations confirmed the diagnoses of chondromalacia patella of the left knee and plantar myofascitis of the left foot, with no significant functional impairment or disability affecting daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia patella, plantar myofascitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2001
- Citation
- 0125239
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- Granted
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- Granted
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