The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and limitation of extension due to the condition are both rated at 20 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found moderate instability warranting a 20% rating for left knee instability. The Veteran's limitation of extension was limited to 10 degrees with lateral pain, consistent with the current 10% rating under DC 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFS), limitation of extension due to left knee PFS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22004728
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