The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee limitation of flexion and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with limitation of flexion were denied. A separate noncompensable rating was granted for the left knee meniscus tear.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show sufficient functional impairment to warrant higher ratings, as the Veteran's range of motion remained within normal limits and there was no indication of instability or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee limitation of flexion, left knee meniscus tear, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24047871
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
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