The veteran's claims for higher ratings for patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, gastroesophageal reflux disease with erosive esophagitis, status post cholecystectomy, and left shoulder impingement syndrome were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed that the veteran's knee disorder had limited motion but no instability or subluxation. His gastroesophageal reflux disease was well-controlled with medication, and he did not have significant symptoms such as regurgitation or substernal pain. The left shoulder impingement syndrome also met the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, gastroesophageal reflux disease with erosive esophagitis, status post cholecystectomy, left shoulder impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0629561
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