The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees, as well as pes planus with plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus of both feet, were denied. The clinical evidence did not show any additional limitation of function or pain noted with repetitive motion at the most recent VA examination in January 2009.
The deciding factor: The clinical findings did not demonstrate loss of flexion or extension to warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent under DCs 5260 and 5261, respectively. There was no subluxation or instability demonstrated by the VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease, Pes planus with plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1019397
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What this means for you
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