The Veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome affecting both knees is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum available rating under Diagnostic Code 5257 (recurrent subluxation or lateral instability). The evidence does not support a higher evaluation as there is no actual or functional instability in either knee. Flexion and extension are limited to 130 degrees in both knees, with no additional limitation of motion due to flare-ups, fatigability, incoordination, weakness, or pain on movement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no actual or functional instability in either knee. Flexion and extension are limited to 130 degrees in both knees, with no additional limitation of motion due to flare-ups, fatigability, incoordination, weakness, or pain on movement.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1755370
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