The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome is manifested by pain on use and flexion limited to no less than 130 degrees. The Board finds that the Veteran is entitled to a 10 percent rating, but no greater, for his right knee patellofemoral syndrome for the entire period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has contended throughout the period on appeal that he has pain in his right knee with use that causes him to limit his activity. The Board finds that after affording the Veteran the benefit of the doubt, he is entitled to a 10 percent rating prior to March 31, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1539591
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- Dismissed
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