The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the period prior to July 26, 2024, and in excess of 20 percent from that date, onward, for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with iliotibial band syndrome.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability did not more nearly approximate flexion limited to 30 degrees or less or extension limited to 15 degrees or more during the relevant periods.

Claimed conditions

Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with iliotibial band syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 24, 2025

Citation

25002643

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