The Veteran's initial rating for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee was denied, as his symptoms prior to April 14, 2010 did not warrant a higher than 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran’s right knee had limited flexion and extension, but no instability or ankylosis. The Board found that these findings were against a finding of entitlement to a higher initial rating for his patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19144609
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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