The veteran's service-connected knee disabilities are each rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion and extension. The claims for higher ratings have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that the disability warrants a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows consistent ranges of motion with no objective findings of instability or other conditions warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella, Degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0606202
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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