The Board granted service connection for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, but denied increased ratings for eczema, partial amputation of the left middle toe, and postsurgical scar to the left middle toe.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on in-service onset and continuity of symptoms. The denial of increased ratings was due to a lack of evidence supporting more severe disability.

Claimed conditions

left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, eczema, partial amputation of the left middle toe, postsurgical scar to the left middle toe

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

A25087156

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