The Board has determined that the Veteran's left lower extremity disability, diagnosed as iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) and mild degenerative joint disease (DJD), is service-connected. However, there is no current evidence of a left foot condition other than the service-connected plantar fasciitis.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in June 2016 showed left leg ITBS and mild DJD, which are considered as part of the Veteran's service-connected left knee residuals. The examiner opined that these conditions are at least as likely as not incurred during service. However, there is no current evidence of a separate left foot condition other than the service-connected plantar fasciitis.
- Claimed conditions
- iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), mild degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1752324
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