The Board denied service connection for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, finding that there was no evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or event.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current patellofemoral pain syndrome is related to his service, including a claimed fall and cellulitis injury.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20039982
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 20039982.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus II and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee were granted with an effective date of June 6, 2023.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development to ensure compliance with previous remand directives and to address the functional loss during flare-ups.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for an other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, but denied service connection for several other conditions including PTSD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right leg shin splints, left leg shin splints, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, sleep apnea, insomnia, a right elbow strain, and a lumbar strain.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left knee disorder, diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.