The veteran's patella femoral syndrome of the left knee is not productive of any additional limitation that would warrant a higher rating than the current 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show any additional impairment in range of motion or other functional loss beyond what is already contemplated by the current 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5261 for limitation of flexion to 140 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- patella femoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2007
- Citation
- 0731957
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a higher disability rating for patella femoral syndrome of the right knee prior to April 25, 2022.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right knee condition was denied as the evidence did not show that his flexion was limited to 30 degrees, which is required for a 20 percent rating. The Board found no ankylosis or other conditions warranting separate ratings.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability, specifically patella femoral syndrome and degenerative joint disease, has been rated at 30 percent since August 22, 2013. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show that the Veteran met the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and examination.
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