The Veteran's left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) have been rated at 20 percent each, effective from the date of the decision. Separate evaluations of 20 percent for meniscal disabilities in both knees are also granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's left and right knee PFPS result in limitation of flexion to 110 degrees and 95 degrees respectively, with pain on use and crepitus. The presence of a medial meniscus tear in each knee is noted, but does not warrant additional evaluations under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Left Knee Medial Meniscus Tear, Right Knee Medial Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1548167
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial 30 percent rating for PTSD was granted. The claims for higher ratings for right knee PFPS, right hip trochanteric pain syndrome (bursitis), and right hip trochanteric pain syndrome based on limitation of flexion were denied.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee PFPS, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a compensable disability rating for his right knee medial meniscus tear, finding that there is insufficient evidence to support these claims.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with knee strain was not found to meet the criteria for an initial compensable disability rating prior to November 8, 2019, and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent after that date.
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