Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses knee pain and VA disability 
Leah discusses various knee injuries common among active duty personnel and veterans, and how these injuries can transition into chronic disabilities eligible for VA disability. She provides an anatomical overview of the knee using a model, explaining different components such as the femur, tibia, fibula, patella, and associated tendons and ligaments. Leah highlights common conditions like patellar tendonitis, chondromalacia, arthritis, and IT band syndrome, differentiating between overuse injuries and traumatic injuries such as meniscal and ligament tears. She stresses the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment to prevent deterioration, like arthritis leading to the need for knee replacements. Additionally, Leah addresses viewers' questions about connecting knee problems to military service, the challenges of establishing a service connection for knee issues without a documented history, and the potential for increased VA disability ratings due to worsening conditions like arthritis.

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