The veteran's postoperative residuals of the right knee were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The total temporary rating for convalescence due to treatment of a service-connected disability has been denied as there is no evidence that the surgery was related to a service-connected condition. Initial compensable evaluations for chondromalacia patella of both knees have also been denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's postoperative residuals were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the total temporary rating for convalescence due to treatment of a service-connected disability has been denied as there is no evidence that the surgery was related to a service-connected condition. Initial compensable evaluations for chondromalacia patella have also been denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of anterior ligament, medial meniscus, and lateral tears of the right knee, Right chondromalacia patella, Left chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2002
- Citation
- 0214632
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- Denied
The Veteran's left and right chondromalacia patella disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each, effective February 25, 2008. The VA determined that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected chondromalacia patella of the left knee is rated at 10 percent, with a separate rating for painful motion. The disability picture does not warrant an increase in evaluation.
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