The Veteran's initial rating for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee and instability was denied, with a separate 10 percent rating granted for right knee instability. The total knee replacement received a temporary 100% rating from July 6, 2015 to September 1, 2016, followed by a 30% rating thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was found to be limited to 10 degrees extension and 100 degrees flexion, with pain noted on both movements. The examiner did not find any limitation in extension or flexion that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable DCs.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19188936
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