The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee PFPS, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The objective testing did not show limitation of flexion to 45 degrees or less with consideration of painful motion and estimated ROM loss after repeated use over time and during flare-ups; right knee extension was within normal range. The Veteran's symptoms do not more closely approximate 'moderate instability' as defined by the criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2026
- Citation
- 26000404
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