The Veteran's right knee disability, including Fabella syndrome, is currently rated at 10 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current functional limitations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right knee disability did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation as his range of motion was sufficient to allow flexion up to 90 degrees, with pain throughout the motion and no loss after repetitive testing. The examiner found that instability or ankylosis were not present.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic right knee pain, Fabella syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 7, 2014
- Citation
- 1430515
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- Remanded (sent back)
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