The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for her right knee disability, finding that it did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Board noted that while the veteran reported symptoms such as pain and swelling, physical examination findings were within normal limits with no significant functional loss.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed very mild degenerative changes in the right knee, which already was reflected in the current 10% rating assigned under DC's 5299-5020. The Board found that there was no basis for a higher evaluation based on the veteran's symptoms and physical examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia, right knee with very early degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0620584
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a rating greater than 10 percent for right knee internal derangement, chondromalacia, and degenerative arthritis with painful motion, denied a compensable rating for the same condition with limited extension, but granted a 10 percent rating for right lateral knee instability.
- Granted
The Board grants service connection for a left knee disability, including degenerative arthritis, chondromalacia, and meniscus tear, based on the evidence showing current diagnoses and continuous symptoms since service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right knee joint osteoarthritis and chondromalacia, finding no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The claim was also denied based on a lack of medical nexus between the current disability and an in-service injury.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral musculoskeletal strain with degenerative changes has precluded substantially gainful employment since March 1, 2017.
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