The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for iliotibial band syndrome of the bilateral hip and knees have been denied as her symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating under applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the Veteran’s iliotibial band syndrome, knee instability, degenerative arthritis, or meniscal tears have resulted in flexion of the hip joint limited to less than 30 degrees, extension of the thigh limited to less than 5 degrees, or limitation of abduction and adduction such as to prevent crossing her legs.
- Claimed conditions
- iliotibial band syndrome, bilateral meniscal tear, bilateral knee instability, bilateral degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20022059
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