The VA has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, specifically patellofemoral pain syndrome, does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent due to lack of evidence supporting more severe conditions such as recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support findings of severe subluxation or lateral instability, and there was no X-ray evidence of arthritis in the left knee joint. The veteran's symptoms were limited to pain without significant limitation of motion or extension/extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2008
- Citation
- 0842504
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus has been restored to a 30% evaluation effective September 1, 2020. The evaluations for right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification of the severity of his bilateral knee and hip disabilities without ameliorative effects of any medication. Additional development may include scheduling a new examination if necessary.
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