The Veteran's increased rating claim for patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee, and a separate rating for instability were denied. A 10 percent rating was granted for left knee instability. The TDIU claim was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the Veteran’s disability warranted a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20065283
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated during active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to duty-to-assist errors that occurred prior to the October 2023 and February 2024 rating decisions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a right knee condition to obtain an adequate medical nexus opinion.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's failure to follow VA's claims processing rules.
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