The Board has determined that service connection is granted for right knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints, as well as left knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be related to her military service.,Service connection was denied for the Veteran's left wrist disability, low back disability, and sinusitis (also claimed as rhinitis and upper respiratory allergies).
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints are related to her military service. The evidence showed a history of knee pain in service and current symptoms, with no indication of worsening beyond natural progression.,Service connection was denied for left wrist strain, low back disability, and sinusitis (also claimed as rhinitis and upper respiratory allergies). The Board noted that the Veteran's conditions were not shown to be related to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist strain, low back disability, right knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints, left knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints, sinusitis (also claimed as rhinitis and upper respiratory allergies)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18157539
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