The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees have been evaluated as tenosynovitis, with no additional disability found warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: Range of motion testing consistently showed normal flexion (115 degrees) and extension for both knees, precluding any higher evaluation based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Syndrome (Right Knee), Patellofemoral Syndrome (Left Knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2018
- Citation
- 1817306
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