The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees have been rated at 10 percent each, but his appeal is denied as his conditions do not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran’s knee disabilities did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability evaluation based on limitation of motion or functional loss due to pain and other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19166409
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right, left knee conditions and back pain as the evidence did not support that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by active duty service or a service-connected disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The claim for service connection for a left knee condition (to include patellofemoral syndrome and DJD) is remanded for readjudication, as new and relevant evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his right knee disability, including a determination on the temporary total rating and a rating in excess of 10 percent. The issues are related to the severity of his service-connected right knee strain with patellofemoral syndrome, degenerative joint disease, and prepatellar effusion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a right knee disability and major depressive disorder, finding that the evidence supports a direct link to the Veteran's active duty service.
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