The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome has been granted initial ratings of 10 percent for painful motion during flexion and instability, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had limited range of motion in his right knee but no limitation of extension. The pain on flexion was found to be sufficient to warrant a 10% rating under DC 5260 for painful motion during flexion, as it did not result in more than moderate instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19175558
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome and surgical scar are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no evidence of flexion limited to 30 degrees even with flare-ups or repetitive use. The claim for a higher evaluation is denied.
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