The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was granted a disability rating of 20 percent, but no higher. The right knee retropatellar pain syndrome and other related issues were denied or not granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's left knee condition exhibited painful, decreased range of motion, and instability, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. Other claims for increased ratings were denied based on insufficient evidence of additional disability beyond the currently assigned ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee retropatellar pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24002641
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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