The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome and surgical scar are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no evidence of flexion limited to 30 degrees even with flare-ups or repetitive use. The claim for a higher evaluation is denied.
The deciding factor: The August 2019 VA examination showed right knee flexion limited to 110 degrees during flare-ups and consistent with the Veteran's description of functional loss, but no evidence of flexion limited to 30 degrees was found.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Right Knee Surgical Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20068723
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.
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