The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent for either knee chondromalacia, as there was no objective indication of significant additional functional loss during flare-ups or with repeated use.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed normal extension and slight limitation of flexion in both knees, without any significant additional functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Chondromalacia, Left Knee Chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0616320
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