The VA granted a temporary total evaluation for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee from February 12, 2001 through March 31, 2001. The M&ROC then reduced this to a permanent 10 percent evaluation effective April 1, 2001. In June 2003, the VA granted an increased evaluation of 20 percent for right knee disability as of June 15, 2001.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence demonstrated that prior to June 15, 2001, the veteran's postoperative patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee was manifested by symptoms such as dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint. This met the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, post-traumatic degenerative arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2003
- Citation
- 0329526
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