The Board found that the reduction in the disability rating from 10% to noncompensable for chondromalacia left patella, effective July 1, 1999, was not proper. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected chondromalacia left patella was also denied.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that there had been improvement in the disability sufficient to warrant reducing the disability rating from 10% to noncompensable, and the medical records did not show more than slight instability or limitation of motion. The veteran's arthritis was also found to be unrelated to his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia left patella, arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2000
- Citation
- 0021777
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the right and left knees, finding that it is at least as likely as not that these conditions developed due to the Veteran's active military service.,No new evidence or exposure basis was provided in this decision.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for chondromalacia patella, patellofemoral crepitus, and arthritis of the left knee. Service connection for a left knee meniscal tear is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for arthritis of the left knee and right knee to ensure compliance with a Joint Motion for Partial Remand from the Court.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including residuals of a head injury, bilateral hearing loss, neck disability, gout of the right ankle, unspecified trauma or stress related disorder, tinnitus, and other musculoskeletal issues.
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