The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was denied. The initial rating for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee (limitation of flexion) remains at 10 percent, and a separate 20 percent rating is granted for dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion to the joint from May 15, 2019. The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for instability of the right knee prior to May 15, 2019 was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 (limitation of flexion) and 5258 (dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion). The Veteran's instability was rated at 10 percent prior to May 15, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20079239
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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