The Board has determined that the veteran's chondromalacia of the left knee, with mild instability, warrants a 10 percent disability rating. Additionally, separate ratings for degenerative joint disease and loss of range of motion have been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed the presence of mild degenerative arthritis in the left knee, which warranted a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion). The veteran's limitation of motion was also supported by objective findings such as pain and swelling. Separate ratings for limitation of extension were not granted due to lack of compensable limitation.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of the left knee, Degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2007
- Citation
- 0722375
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What this means for you
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