The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left patellofemoral syndrome was denied, and her service connection claim for residuals of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) was also denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a higher disability rating or service connection.
The deciding factor: The VA examination did not show flexion limited to 30 degrees, extension limited to 15 degrees, or impairment of the tibia and fibula with moderate knee or ankle disability, which are required for an increased rating under Diagnostic Code 5262. The Veteran's symptoms were noted but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2009
- Citation
- 0931786
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