The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected chondromalacia and tendonitis of both knees, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on limitation of motion or other functional loss.
The deciding factor: The objective findings from VA examinations showed no compensable limitation of motion in either knee, and the veteran's complaints were noted but did not demonstrate impairment comparable to the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and/or 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of the left patella, Tendonitis of the right patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0737714
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10% for chondromalacia and instability, while his right knee disability is rated at 20% prior to March 14, 2007, and 40% since then.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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