The Board has determined that the veteran's preexisting bilateral chondromalacia of the knees was aggravated by active service, and therefore service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence showed that the veteran's preexisting bilateral knee disability existed prior to service but did not increase in severity beyond normal progression during service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral chondromalacia of the knees
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0603824
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Decisions by this judge: 493 · Granted: 28% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability, bilateral foot disability, and neurological disabilities of the left upper and lower extremities have been granted. The specific diagnoses include bilateral chondromalacia of the knees, sagging of the arches (bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus), and possible cervical spine disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal includes claims for initial compensable disability ratings for various conditions, as well as service connection for PTSD, anxiety, right ear hearing loss, bilateral chondromalacia of the knees (secondary to periostitis), and bilateral restless leg syndrome. The case is being remanded due to scheduling issues.
- Granted
The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection of a bilateral knee disability. The Veteran's current knee disabilities are related to his parachute jumping during service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral chondromalacia of the knees was incurred in service and grants his claim for service connection.
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