The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
The deciding factor: The objective testing showed no limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or less, with consideration of painful motion and estimated ROM loss after repeated use over time and during flare-ups. The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine sprain and scoliosis also did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5237.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), right knee PFPS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22016611
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 20 percent for right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) limitation of flexion, effective September 19, 2019.
- Denied
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- Partly granted
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