The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee is granted a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's fibromyalgia prior to January 6, 2016, and Raynaud’s syndromes of the hands and feet are each granted a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome is manifested by chronic pain with full range of motion. The fibromyalgia was found to be constant or nearly so, refractory to treatment, and requiring continuous medication for control. Raynaud’s syndromes are characterized by symptoms such as pain, numbness, cold sensitivity, and color changes.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome, left knee, Fibromyalgia, Raynaud’s syndrome of the right hand, Raynaud’s syndrome of the left hand, Raynaud’s syndrome of the right foot, Raynaud’s syndrome of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18155440
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What this means for you
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