The veteran's right knee disability, patellofemoral syndrome, is manifested by no more than range of motion from 0 degrees of extension to 140 degrees of flexion. The Board finds that the veteran's statements and examination findings approximate a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5257.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's right knee disability is manifested by no more than range of motion from 0 degrees of extension to 140 degrees of flexion, with subjective complaints of pain and slight instability. The Board resolved doubt in favor of the veteran, finding a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0626136
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