The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees are currently rated at 10 percent each, encompassing their degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: The current disability ratings for the Veteran's knee disabilities account for their diagnosed conditions (patellofemoral syndrome and degenerative joint disease) as well as their x-ray findings of early degenerative changes in both knees.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome, Degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2012
- Citation
- 1204718
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