The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for right iliotibial band syndrome prior to February 8, 2016, and a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter was denied by the Board. The evidence did not show that the Veteran had flexion limited to less than 125 degrees or instability in his knee.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted during the appeal period did not indicate any limitation in range of motion for flexion, and there is no indication of recurrent subluxation or lateral instability. The Veteran's subjective complaints were considered but found to be more probative than his objective findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1747927
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