The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have been rated at 10 percent for the entire rating period, with no higher ratings warranted due to limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation as they are limited to flexion of 45 degrees in both knees, which corresponds to the current 10 percent rating under DC 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Chondromalacia Patella, Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1503097
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and instability. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination regarding the appropriate disability ratings for these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and meniscal disorder, is rated at 30 percent effective December 4, 2018.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
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