The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for left knee strain with IT band syndrome due to limitation of motion was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet the schedular criteria for a higher evaluation, as it did not result in actual or functional flexion limited to 30 degrees including due to painful motion, with repetitive use, and during flare-ups; limitation of extension to 10 degrees or more including due to painful motion, with repetitive use, and during flare-ups; dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint; symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage; ankylosis; impairment of the tibia and fibula, or genu recurvatum. The appeal for TDIU was also denied as the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The disability did not meet the schedular criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5260 (flexion) and 5261 (extension).
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee strain with IT band syndrome, Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22029808
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and patellofemoral pain syndrome, was incurred during his active service. The Board found that the evidence supported this conclusion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been remanded due to the need for clarification of the extent and type of instability, as well as whether he requires prescription aids with ambulation.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his bilateral knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there was no evidence of flexion or extension limitations warranting an increased rating.
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