The veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The Board has found that a separate 10 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the right knee is warranted based on x-ray findings and pain with limitation of motion. No higher ratings are granted as there is no ankylosis or impairment of the tibia and fibula.

The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee disability, characterized by severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, has been rated at the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. The Board found that a separate 10 percent rating is warranted for degenerative arthritis of the right knee based on x-ray findings and pain with limitation of motion. No higher ratings are granted as there is no ankylosis or impairment of the tibia and fibula.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Chondromalacia right knee"}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative arthritis of the right knee"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

February 22, 2006

Citation

0604965