The Veteran's service-connected right knee patellofemoral syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not warrant more than this level of disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and treatment records show that the Veteran has limited range of motion in his right knee with pain, but no additional functional impairment due to instability or meniscus issues. The current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee patellofemoral syndrome, Degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1227627
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