The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for his right knee patellofemoral syndrome and left foot stress fracture, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no functional loss or additional limitation due to pain, weakness, fatigue, or lack of endurance. The Veteran's range of motion was within normal limits with no instability or other significant findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Left Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19104323
What this means for you
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