The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee, and denied the claim for residuals of ruptured ligament, right fifth finger.

The deciding factor: Clinical evidence does not support higher ratings due to lack of objective findings indicative of more severe impairment or functional limitation.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Patellofemoral pain syndrome, right","additional_notes":"manifested by symptoms and manifestations no more significant than moderate impairment of the knee, to include recurrent subluxation or lateral instability."}, {"condition_name":"Residuals of ruptured ligament, right fifth finger","additional_notes":"not manifested by ankylosis; nor is the disability equivalent to an amputated digit."}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

December 14, 2006

Citation

0639019

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