The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome but granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability. The claim for service connection for a back disorder was remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's left knee has been manifested by a diagnosed condition involving the patellofemoral complex with recurrent instability, and there is no evidence of surgical repair. A higher rating is not warranted based on limitation of motion for either knee.

Claimed conditions

Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Left knee instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

December 17, 2025

Citation

A25109175

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