The Veteran's left retropatellar pain syndrome was evaluated as 10 percent disabling prior to December 7, 2006 and as 30 percent disabling from that date to the present. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.
The deciding factor: The May 2009 VA examination showed flexion limited to at least 55 degrees with extension limited by no more than 25 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260 or 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Left retropatellar pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2013
- Citation
- 1308040
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