The Veteran's initial increased evaluation for left knee PFPS prior to July 9, 2018 is granted.,An initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee PFPS since July 9, 2018 is denied.,A 10 percent evaluation for a left knee meniscal injury is granted effective July 3, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee PFPS has been manifested by limitation of motion in flexion to a noncompensable degree by pain throughout the appellate period. The minimal 10 percent compensable evaluation is warranted for the entirety of the appellate period.,Since July 9, 2018, an increased rating for left knee PFPS is not warranted due to limitation of motion in flexion.,The Veteran has a meniscal tear with current symptoms of pain and limitation of motion. A 10 percent evaluation under Code 5259 is assigned effective July 3, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Left Knee Meniscal Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19151186
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left knee disability and his service.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions were denied effective dates prior to April 23, 2016.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee PFPS was granted a 20 percent rating since October 19, 2010 for limitation of flexion. A separate 10 percent evaluation is granted on and after March 5, 2018 for limitation of extension. The right knee PFPS has been denied ratings higher than 30 percent since March 5, 2018.
- Denied
The Veteran's left lower extremity disability, including a femur fracture and meniscal injury in the knee, was rated 10 percent prior to July 15, 2009, and 20 percent since then. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.
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