The Veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee is rated at 20 percent, and a separate 10 percent rating for slight instability is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee demonstrates limitations in flexion and extension that do not warrant higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5261. However, his symptoms include painful motion and functional loss due to weakness, excess fatigability, and interference with sitting, standing, and weight bearing.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20023553
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability, including arthritis, is service connected as it had its onset during his active service and there is no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions. The appeal for service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a readjudication of the claim for service connection for right knee disorder. The claims for right leg shortening are remanded due to their inextricability with the right knee disorder claim.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee disabilities were granted effective April 4, 2023.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee disorder, diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is found to be at least as likely related to his period of active duty from June 2004 to April 2005.
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