The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral knee iliotibial band syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant higher ratings based on range of motion limitations.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed no additional limitation in flexion and extension due to repetitive use or other factors, and pain alone does not justify a rating in excess of 10 percent per each knee.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee iliotibial band syndrome, right knee iliotibial band syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21025132
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