The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left and right knee disabilities were denied as there was no evidence showing that the current symptoms warranted a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any additional limitation of motion or other functional impairment due to pain, weakness, fatigue, or incoordination that would warrant an increase in disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome, Right Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome with Status-Post Lateral Meniscal Debridement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1417050
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1417050.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the reduction of disability ratings for right and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome was not proper, and has ordered remand to obtain additional evidence and a new examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's combined disability rating reached 100% as of July 2009, meeting the criteria for a TDIU effective from that date. The Board also granted SMC based on his service-connected disabilities starting January 24, 2017.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the period prior to April 1, 2019 or thereafter.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including panic disorder with agoraphobia and recurrent major depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent.,A separate rating of 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome instability has been granted.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.