The veteran's knee disabilities, specifically right and left knee tendonitis with chronic subluxating patella, are currently rated at 10 percent each. The VA examination in September 1998 found the veteran to have excessive patellar compression syndrome on the right knee and bilateral patellar tilt, which significantly limits her functional ability during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported a diagnosis of chronic subluxating patella with tendonitis that easily supports significant limitation in function due to pain during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Tendonitis with Chronic Subluxating Patella, Left Knee Tendonitis with Chronic Subluxating Patella
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2000
- Citation
- 0025243
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