The Veteran's left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome with strain were granted a 10 percent disability rating prior to February 11, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s subjective complaints of constant bilateral knee pain during the December 2011 VA examination, his credible April 2015 Board Hearing testimony, and treatment record showing complaints of bilateral knee pain were considered in determining that a disability evaluation of 10 percent was warranted for patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees prior to February 11, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral syndrome with strain, right knee patellofemoral syndrome with strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19196027
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