The Veteran's left and right knee patella femoral pain syndrome, specifically the extension of both knees, is not rated higher than noncompensable due to limited range of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran’s extension was limited to 5 degrees or better, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patella femoral pain syndrome, right knee patella femoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18158200
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 6, 2004, as it was not factually ascertainable that his right knee patella femoral pain syndrome increased in severity prior to this date.
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