The veteran's right knee disability, characterized by chondromalacia and degenerative arthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on instability or subluxation, but noted x-ray findings of degenerative changes which warrant a separate rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to instability or subluxation as demonstrated by objective testing. However, the presence of degenerative arthritis is supported by x-ray evidence and warrants a separate rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia of the right knee, degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2003
- Citation
- 0307628
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