The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome have been granted separate disability ratings of 10 percent each, effective September 9, 2002. Separate ratings for asymptomatic dislocation of semilunar cartilage in both knees and instability in both knees are also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed the Veteran's complaints of knee pain and instability, with no evidence of locking or other severe symptoms that would warrant higher disability ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261. The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome was found to be asymptomatic in terms of dislocation and stable in terms of instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22015776
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and instability. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination regarding the appropriate disability ratings for these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder, and increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was also remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and meniscal disorder, is rated at 30 percent effective December 4, 2018.
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