The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating, as it is currently manifested by limitation of flexion to 135 degrees and x-ray evidence of degenerative changes. The current 10 percent evaluation adequately reflects the severity of this disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease does not demonstrate ankylosis, sublaxation, instability, genu recurvatum, or limitation in extension that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260. The current evaluation of 10 percent is appropriate as it reflects the presence of limited flexion and x-ray evidence of degenerative changes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2011
- Citation
- 1141923
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