The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, and his right knee patellofemoral syndrome is also rated at 10 percent. The Veteran was granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability effective April 1, 2017.,Prior to January 16, 2017, the Veteran's left knee instability was rated as 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating based on flexion or instability of the knees. The most limited range of motion found is 90 degrees bilaterally.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Syndrome, Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21075973
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, particularly regarding the ameliorative effects of medication on his right knee conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease and patellofemoral syndrome were granted a 20 percent rating, effective from January 8, 2021. The Veteran also received restoration of the 20 percent rating for instability of the right knee.
- Granted
Effective December 1, 2021, the Veteran is granted increased ratings of 30 percent for ankylosis in both right and left knees. The previous separate rating for instability of the left knee was also granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's knee instability and flexion limitation have been granted increased ratings, with the left knee extension pain receiving a separate rating.
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