The Board dismissed the appeals for an earlier effective date for left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, and both knees' patellofemoral pain syndromes due to improper concurrent elections. The appeals for an earlier effective date for left knee instability and right knee instability were denied.

The deciding factor: The Board dismissed the appeals due to an impermissible concurrent election of review options.

Claimed conditions

left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee instability, right knee instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25001896

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