The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right and left knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current level of disability.

The deciding factor: The functional loss due to pain and flare-ups was considered, but it did not result in limitation of motion more nearly approximating flexion limited to 30 degrees for the right knee or extension limited to 15 degrees for the left knee.

Claimed conditions

right knee chondromalacia patella with patellar tendonitis, left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome based on extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009884

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