The Veteran's left foot fracture, patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the left knee, and myofascial pain syndrome and degenerative disc disease (thoracic spine) are all granted as secondary to his service-connected left foot fracture.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee and thoracic spine disorders were found to be related to his service-connected left foot fracture due to an antalgic gait pattern resulting from the left foot fracture, which accelerated degeneration of healthy joints including those in the knee and thoracic spine.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot fracture, patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis (left knee), myofascial pain syndrome and degenerative disc disease (thoracic spine)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20039309
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of any current left foot disability, including a fracture and calcaneal spur. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being reviewed again.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's left foot disability is rated at 20 percent, effective February 15, 2020. The Veteran's lumbosacral strain remains at a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's PTSD claim has been remanded for further review.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the left foot fracture claim, and the Board has dismissed it.
- Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for a right ankle strain, acne with scars, left foot fracture, right knee tendinopathy, left knee strain, and tinnitus as the first communication from the Veteran to VA evidencing his intent to file claims for these conditions was received on December 5, 2023.
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