The VA denied a claim for an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected right knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome was manifested by pain and slight limitation of motion without instability, which corresponded to a 10 percent evaluation under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0607109
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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