The Veteran's right patellofemoral syndrome was rated at 10 percent prior to July 23, 2009 and from September 1, 2009 forward. The Board granted a TDIU effective August 4, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right patellofemoral syndrome was found to be at least as disabling as the assigned ratings based on its symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2011
- Citation
- 1109175
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, a rating in excess of 10 percent for right patellofemoral syndrome, and a separate rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee instability due to inadequate VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's TDIU benefits are granted with an effective date of January 1, 2018, as the evidence shows he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's 20 percent rating for degenerative joint disease S1-S2 with transitional vertebrae S1 was improperly reduced and must be restored. Additionally, the Veteran’s claims for increased ratings for her bilateral knee disabilities are remanded as new examinations are needed to assess the current severity of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria.
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