The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee was denied. For the period prior to January 16, 2019, he received a separate 10 percent rating for his meniscal condition. From January 16, 2019 onwards, he is already receiving a combined 100 percent schedular rating due to multiple sclerosis and related conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was within normal limits. For the period prior to January 16, 2019, he received a separate 10 percent rating for his meniscal condition due to frequent episodes of 'locking' and effusion. From January 16, 2019 onwards, his combined disability rating exceeded 100 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome, Meniscal condition (right knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22029031
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's appeal for further development and consideration due to inadequacies in previous opinions regarding service connection for his right knee disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis of both knees due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.
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