The Veteran's right knee condition is characterized by slight instability and limited extension, resulting in a separate compensable rating of 10 percent for lateral instability from May 9, 2014, to July 31, 2017. However, the Veteran does not meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome during this period. The Board finds a remand is necessary to determine the current severity of his condition after November 1, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee condition has been characterized by slight instability and limited extension, resulting in a separate compensable rating of 10 percent for lateral instability from May 9, 2014, to July 31, 2017. However, the current evidence does not support an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Lateral Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20019787
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