The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee was manifested by subjective complaints of pain, stiffness, weakness, decreased speed, and limited flexibility. The clinical evidence showed range of motion from 0 to 90 degrees in flexion and 10 to 0 degrees in extension. Based on these findings, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent disabling for the period from January 15, 2008 until April 14, 2010 is denied.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence did not show limitation of motion or instability warranting a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2015
- Citation
- 1552108
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 20 percent for limitation of extension, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to limited evidence of additional functional loss.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability is characterized by pain and limited flexion to 100 degrees. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating, as the condition does not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's appeal for further development and consideration due to inadequacies in previous opinions regarding service connection for his right knee disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis of both knees due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.
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