The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, characterized by patellofemoral pain syndrome and mild arthritis, warrants a 10 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed no significant limitation of motion or additional functional loss due to pain during flare-ups. The primary cause of the veteran's knee pain was attributed to patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- status post partial lateral meniscectomy of the left knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2003
- Citation
- 0306127
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