The veteran's claim for increased ratings for chondromalacia with medial patellar plica, left and right knees prior to specific dates has been denied.,Effective October 1, 2003, the veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his left knee. Effective November 1, 2004, he is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his right knee.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 5257 due to lack of subluxation or instability.,The RO determined that the veteran's current severe functional impairment warranted a maximum schedular rating of 30 percent, which is already in place since October 1, 2003 for his left knee and November 1, 2004 for his right knee.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia with medial patellar plica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0619771
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What this means for you
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