The Veteran's right knee PFS and DJD were rated at 10 percent, with a separate rating of 10 percent for slight instability granted from August 22, 2009.,The Veteran's left knee PFS and DJD were rated at 10 percent, with a separate rating of 10 percent for slight instability granted from August 22, 2009.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no more than slight instability in both knees, warranting the maximum 10 percent ratings under DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21014821
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection was reopened, and the Board found that new evidence raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims. However, the Board denied all service connection claims due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current disabilities and service.
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