The Board granted service connection for left hip strain, right hip strain, left patellofemoral pain syndrome, right patellofemoral pain syndrome, and lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), all as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral shin splints.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence was in relative equipoise regarding a causal relationship between the Veteran's bilateral hip and knee disabilities and his service-connected bilateral shin splints, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

Claimed conditions

left hip strain, right hip strain, left patellofemoral pain syndrome, right patellofemoral pain syndrome, lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25009260

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