The Board denied increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5261.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no limitation of flexion to 30 degrees, which is necessary for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis, left knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23062863
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