The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right hip bursitis, as well as patellofemoral syndrome of the knees, were denied by the Board. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence indicated that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Bursitis, Right Hip Bursitis, Patellofemoral Syndrome Right Knee, Patellofemoral Syndrome Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0920441
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