The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have been rated at 30 percent each, the maximum available under the applicable rating schedule. The VA examinations conducted did not show any additional functional limitation over time.
The deciding factor: VA examinations showed no additional functional limitation over time for the Veteran's knees, thus preventing a higher disability rating based on his symptoms and limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- left patellofemoral syndrome, right patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1634018
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and right patellofemoral syndrome was withdrawn by the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination clarifying whether the Veteran's left knee condition, including patellofemoral syndrome, is related to his service-connected right patellofemoral pain syndrome. The examiner must also clarify if the Veteran has any current left patellofemoral syndrome.
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