The Veteran's service-connected right knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis and recurrent lateral instability are not rated higher than the current assigned ratings for the entire period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, including those related to instability and limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome with Degenerative Arthritis, Right Knee Recurrent Lateral Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2022
- Citation
- 22031202
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for his patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis or instability, and denied TDIU prior to September 2, 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted an extension of a temporary 100 percent rating for the Veteran's right knee disability through August 31, 2017. The case is remanded for further development regarding increased ratings for his left and right knee disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective April 25, 2013. The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for his right knee disabilities and the issue of a TDIU from March 31, 2012 to April 24, 2013.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and consideration of his claims, including a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee recurrent lateral instability, a rating in excess of 20 percent for right knee limitation of extension, and TDIU.
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