The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right chondromalacia patella and chronic cervical myalgia were denied as her conditions did not warrant a higher rating based on the criteria provided in the Rating Schedule.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, while painful, did not meet the criteria for more severe disability ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right chondromalacia patella, Chronic cervical myalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0925787
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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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The veteran's right chondromalacia patella is currently rated at 10 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.
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