The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for left knee patellofemoral syndrome prior to June 30, 2008 was granted. For the period beginning on June 30, 2008, he is entitled to a separate noncompensable evaluation based upon limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that for the period prior to June 30, 2008, the Veteran's left knee flexion was limited to 130 degrees and extension to 0 degrees without objective evidence of pain. For the period beginning on June 30, 2008, his flexion is now limited to 100 degrees with remaining functional flexion greater than 45 degrees, while full extension is maintained.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2013
- Citation
- 1314006
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability, finding that it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected back and sciatica disabilities. The evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The lumbar spine disability has also been granted but the effective date is not specified.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to address the severity and functional impact of his knee and ankle disabilities.
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