The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent, reflecting severe subluxation and instability. The right shoulder disability is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: VA examinations confirmed the presence of recurrent subluxation and locking in the right knee, warranting a higher rating than the current 20 percent assigned under Diagnostic Code 5257 for moderate knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency and rotary instability of the right knee, Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1005605
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and patellofemoral pain syndrome, was incurred during his active service. The Board found that the evidence supported this conclusion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been remanded due to the need for clarification of the extent and type of instability, as well as whether he requires prescription aids with ambulation.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his bilateral knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there was no evidence of flexion or extension limitations warranting an increased rating.
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