The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and service connection for an undiagnosed illness resulting in sleep difficulties.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of additional functional loss or limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating, and there was no objective indication of a qualifying chronic disability related to the claimed undiagnosed illness.

Claimed conditions

Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Sleep difficulties (related to acquired psychiatric disorder)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 20, 2025

Citation

25003830

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