Check every symptom below that applies to you. The wizard will suggest a rating tier based on your selections. Symptoms are grouped by their associated tier — highest first.
e.g., Unrepaired or failed repair of complete ligament tear causing persistent instability, and a medical provider prescribes both an assistive device (cane(s), crutch(es), walker) and bracing for ambulation | A diagnosed condition involving the patellofemoral complex with recurrent instability after surgical repair that requires a prescription by a medical provider for a brace and either a cane or a walker
e.g., (b) Unrepaired or failed repair of complete ligament tear causing persistent instability, and a medical provider prescribes either an assistive device (cane(s), crutch(es), walker) or bracing for ambulation | A diagnosed condition involving the patellofemoral complex with recurrent instability after surgical repair that requires a prescription by a medical provider for one of the following: A brace, cane, or walker
e.g., Sprain, incomplete ligament tear, or complete ligament tear (repaired, unrepaired, or failed repair) causing persistent instability, without a prescription from a medical provider for an assistive device (cane(s), crutch(es), walker) or bracing for ambulation | A diagnosed condition involving the patellofemoral complex with recurrent instability (with or without history of surgical repair) that does not require a prescription from a medical provider for a brace, cane, or walker
This tool matches symptoms to rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not a rating decision and does not account for nexus, service connection, or combined ratings.