The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral pain syndrome left knee limitation of flexion and right knee painful motion with limitation of extension, granted a 10 percent evaluation for patellofemoral pain syndrome left knee with limitation of extension, and denied evaluations in excess of 10 percent for the right knee (instability) and right ankle sprain.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the evidence provided during the appeal period.

Claimed conditions

patellofemoral pain syndrome left knee limitation of flexion, patellofemoral pain syndrome right knee painful motion with limitation of extension, patellofemoral pain syndrome left knee with limitation of extension, patellofemoral pain syndrome right knee (instability), right ankle sprain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 21, 2025

Citation

A25101481

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