The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of extension, and a separate rating of 20 percent for moderate instability has been granted. Both his left and right ankle disabilities are now rated at 20 percent each.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the current ratings as they reflect the Veteran's functional limitations due to pain and instability, which align with the criteria set forth in Diagnostic Codes 5261 (left knee) and 5271 (ankles).
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Left Ankle Disability, Right Ankle Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20065215
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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