The Veteran's service-connected left knee patellofemoral syndrome causes painful and limited motion, but does not result in ankylosis; recurrent subluxation or moderate lateral instability; dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of pain, locking, and effusion into the joint; flexion limited to 60 degrees or less; extension limited to 5 degrees or greater; impairment of the tibia and fibula. The criteria for entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes due to her full range of motion, lack of instability or joint effusion, and no evidence of ankylosis or dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- left patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1445231
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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