The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left and right knee disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in disability rating beyond the current evaluations.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted did not show any additional functional loss or impairment due to pain, weakness, lack of endurance, etc., that would warrant a higher evaluation for her patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1444208
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, particularly regarding the ameliorative effects of medication on his right knee conditions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease and patellofemoral syndrome were granted a 20 percent rating, effective from January 8, 2021. The Veteran also received restoration of the 20 percent rating for instability of the right knee.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions have been rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted due to additional functional loss not accounted for in the current ratings.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right and left knees have been rated at 10% for patellofemoral syndrome since the appeal began, but are now rated at 20% each for limitation of extension. The Veteran also has instability in both knees that warrants a separate rating.
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