The VA denied a claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected chondromalacia of the right patella with history of posterior thigh muscle strain, finding that his current disability does not warrant such a rating.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's current knee condition did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent as there was no evidence of limitation of flexion to less than 45 degrees, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia of the right patella, history of posterior thigh muscle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0632621
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examination reports and issues of bilateral knee instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the right knee patella and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination. The Veteran was previously notified that his failure to report would result in denial of his claim, but he has not withdrawn his appeal or provided written notice of withdrawal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for chondromalacia of the right patella with degenerative changes and instability, and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the left patella due to inadequate VA examination findings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the right patella and entitlement to TDIU due to conflicting evidence regarding flare-ups, instability, and functional loss. The case is also remanded for an updated examination.
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