The veteran's initial ratings for right knee chondromalacia and ligament laxity of the right knee were denied as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran had range of motion in his right knee from 0 degrees of extension to 115 degrees of flexion, with no more than slight recurrent subluxation and/or lateral instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee chondromalacia, status post arthroscopy, Ligament laxity of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0902398
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination report and will proceed with the adjudication of this appeal.
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