The Board has determined that a 20 percent rating is warranted for patellofemoral syndrome in the right knee, based on moderate subluxation and an increased Q angle.
The deciding factor: Dr. Szymoniak's findings included 2+ patellofemoral crepitus, exquisite tenderness of both lateral and medial facets of the right patella, and exquisite pain with patellar compression, all attributed to chondromalacia patellae.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0019055
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, particularly regarding the ameliorative effects of medication on his right knee conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease and patellofemoral syndrome were granted a 20 percent rating, effective from January 8, 2021. The Veteran also received restoration of the 20 percent rating for instability of the right knee.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions have been rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted due to additional functional loss not accounted for in the current ratings.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left knees have been rated at 10% for patellofemoral syndrome since the appeal began, but are now rated at 20% each for limitation of extension. The Veteran also has instability in both knees that warrants a separate rating.
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