The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of left knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation than 10 percent, as the flexion limitation is at most to 120 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee flexion was limited to 120 degrees and did not approximate the required flexion limitation for any higher evaluation under DC 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22017228
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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