The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chondromalacia of the left and right patellae, finding that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on current medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The objective clinical evidence did not show overall moderate impairment or additional functional impairment beyond what is already reflected in the 10 percent ratings assigned under Diagnostic Code 5262 for chondromalacia of the patellae.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of the left patella, Chondromalacia of the right patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0613179
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