The Veteran's initial rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome was increased to 10 percent in July 2014. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating, as the Veteran’s range of motion is not limited to an extent warranting such a rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability is rated based on painful noncompensable limitation of motion and does not meet criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20076134
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