The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected chondromalacia, left knee, and residuals of injury to right ankle do not warrant an increased rating as their current manifestations are within the scope of the currently assigned ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not show evidence of arthritis or instability sufficient to warrant a higher rating under relevant diagnostic codes. The veteran's symptoms were primarily pain with some limitation in range of motion, but no further clinical evidence supported additional disability beyond what is already reflected in the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia, Left Knee, Residuals of Injury to Right Ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0736190
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