The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for patellofemoral syndrome, left knee was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. Therefore, service connection is restored.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's assertions regarding his in-service injury and the onset, nature, and progression of his left knee disability were considered credible lay evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome, left knee
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24080740
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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