The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's left knee disability, maintaining it at 10%. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing significant limitations in range of motion or instability.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee had painful but normal range of motion and no evidence of ankylosis, flexion limited to 45 degrees or less, extension of 10 degrees or greater, instability, or subluxation.

Claimed conditions

left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

25000816

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