The Board found that the veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee, and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee (status post arthroscopic surgery) do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent. The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.
The deciding factor: The veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee, and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee (status post arthroscopic surgery) were evaluated based on their respective criteria in the VA Rating Schedule. The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under these provisions.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome of the Left Knee, Status Post Arthroscopic Surgery, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome of the Right Knee, Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0301924
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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