Service connection is granted for patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee) and patellofemoral pain syndrome (right knee).,The Veteran's right ankle and leg condition claim was denied as new and material evidence has not been received.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral knee conditions were aggravated by service, but did not find any aggravation of his right ankle and leg condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee), Patellofemoral pain syndrome (right knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1740914
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