The Board replaced the current 10 percent rating for service-connected left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with shin splints (left knee disability) under Diagnostic Code 5260, with a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5261. A disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the same condition was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee extension has been limited to 10 degrees at worst, which warrants a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24070973
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.
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