The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes were denied. The rating for the right knee was not granted in excess of 20 percent prior to November 6, 2017, and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter. For the left knee, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to July 27, 2015, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show additional limitation on examination due to flare-ups or other factors that would warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes, left patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20063156
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