The VA determined that the veteran's right knee condition, which includes a fracture of the patella and post-operative patellectomy, does not warrant an increased disability rating beyond 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's current range of motion (extension to 5 degrees and flexion to 110 degrees) is within normal limits for a knee condition with a history of fracture and patellectomy, without additional limitations due to pain or other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right patella, post-operative patellectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0700631
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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