The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities and right and left thigh hip muscle adductor strain, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on range of motion or functional loss.

The deciding factor: Based on the examination findings and medical records, the Veteran's range of motion was estimated to be from 0 to 140 degrees for both knees and her thigh hip muscle adductor strains. This does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right thigh hip muscle adductor strain, thigh impairment, right thigh hip muscle adductor strain, flexion impairment, right thigh hip muscle adductor strain, extension impairment, left thigh hip muscle adductor strain, extension impairment, left thigh hip muscle adductor strain, flexion impairment

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

A25011853

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