The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right ankle and left knee disabilities were denied. The claim for a separate rating for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome with anterior tibial tendonitis, chondromalacia patella, Baker's cyst, and osteoarthritis, right knee was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion measurements did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- Lateral collateral ligament sprain, right ankle, Patellofemoral pain syndrome with anterior tibial tendonitis, chondromalacia patella, Baker's cyst, and osteoarthritis, right knee, Patellofemoral pain syndrome with strain and osteoarthritis, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21010096
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