The veteran's claim for increased ratings for patellofemoral syndrome and instability of the right knee was denied. However, the veteran was granted a rating of 10 percent from January 23, 2014, and a rating of 20 percent from January 23, 2022, for residuals of a healed right tibia/fibula fracture.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support an increased rating for patellofemoral syndrome or instability but did support the granted ratings for the healed fracture.

Claimed conditions

patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee with dystrophic calcification of the inferior patella, instability of the right knee, residuals of a healed right tibia/fibula fracture (right ankle disability)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

25000575

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