Granted
The Board granted service connection for right knee and left knee patellofemoral syndrome and instability, finding that the conditions originated during active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed treatment for knee injuries during service and a current diagnosis of patellofemoral syndrome and instability. The doctor concluded these conditions were incurred and aggravated by military duties.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee patellofemoral syndrome and instability, left knee patellofemoral syndrome and instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020567
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