The Board denied service connection for a left hip disability and a left knee disability, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and active duty service.,Both the left hip and left knee disabilities were diagnosed after separation from service. The VA examiners found no direct link to service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined there was insufficient medical evidence to establish that the Veteran's current left hip disability or left knee disability had its onset during active duty service.,VA examiners concluded that any current left knee disability, including chondromalacia, was more likely caused by a fall after separation from service rather than an injury sustained during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Service connection for left hip disability, Service connection for left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20073760
What this means for you
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