The Board denied an increased rating for chondromalacia of the left knee with degenerative changes, medial meniscus tear, and tendinitis, and a higher initial evaluation for slight laxity of the left knee. The veteran's disability remains rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the left knee with degenerative changes, medial meniscus tear, and tendinitis or slight laxity of the left knee.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia of the left knee with degenerative changes, medial meniscus tear, tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0212747
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