The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with healed tibia stress fracture, as well as his initial ratings for left and right knee subluxation, have been denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s current 10 percent ratings were assigned based on limitation of motion of the affected parts under DC 5024. The disability picture did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with healed tibia stress fracture, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with healed tibia stress fracture, left knee subluxation, right knee subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21006123
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeals for various disability ratings and benefits have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because his requests to appeal were not timely filed, and he did not provide good cause for the delay.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's knee conditions, including evaluations and TDIU. The decision is based on needing to verify the Veteran's contact information and obtain any returned mail.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Education Assistance has also been established.
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