The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and a meniscus tear, has been evaluated at the 10 percent rating since May 29, 2005. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant an increase in this rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion is limited to flexion up to 95 degrees and extension up to 10 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5261. The presence of a meniscus tear was ruled out as being related to his service-connected patellofemoral syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1823284
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied a separate compensable disability rating for right knee arthritis with history of ACL and meniscus repair, finding that pyramiding was not applicable as the Veteran's symptoms were already addressed under other diagnostic codes.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling new VA examinations.
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