The Board found that the veteran's left knee disability, characterized by partial medial meniscectomy with chondromalacia and quadriceps tendonitis, did not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent. The Board also noted that there was evidence of degenerative arthritis of the left knee, which warranted a separate 10 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with moderate laxity and degenerative changes without frequent episodes of locking or effusion, thus not meeting criteria for higher ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee partial medial meniscectomy, chondromalacia patella, quadriceps tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0603275
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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