The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right knee disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to July 15, 2004 and from September 1, 2004.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no evidence of dislocation or recurrent subluxation, instability, or abnormal weight-bearing. The Veteran's symptoms were primarily related to pain and weakness, which did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1007079
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