The Board denied an increased evaluation for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, finding that the Veteran's range of motion was not limited to a degree warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of flexion or extension sufficient to warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19126119
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