The veteran's service-connected right knee chondromalacia patella and osteoarthritis are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5010. The veteran's right knee scars do not warrant a compensable evaluation as they are small, nonpainful, and do not limit motion or function. His left eye scar also does not warrant a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected right knee chondromalacia patella and osteoarthritis have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5010, which is based on limitation of motion. The VA has not provided a higher evaluation as his range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee chondromalacia patella, right knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0632748
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