The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria provided.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of limitation of flexion or extension, and no evidence of moderate instability was found.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2024
- Citation
- 24032148
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
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