The veteran's right chondromalacia patella is currently rated at 10 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's knee condition resulted in functional impairment consistent with a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5299-5257 for chondromalacia patella. The additional findings from his February 2001 surgery did not warrant an increase to a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2001
- Citation
- 0121492
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