The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome, as well as supraventricular tachycardia, were denied. The evidence showed that the Veteran had pain on motion with limited flexion in both knees, but no instability or subluxation.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not support finding that the Veteran's knee conditions warranted a higher rating as his symptoms were consistent with limitation of flexion to 45 degrees and he did not have instability or subluxation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Supraventricular Tachycardia (status-post catheter ablation)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20027835
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and instability. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination regarding the appropriate disability ratings for these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder, and increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was also remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and meniscal disorder, is rated at 30 percent effective December 4, 2018.
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