The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected right knee chondromalacia patella was granted, with a rating of 20 percent effective March 29, 2003. The decision also noted the presence of a tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability met the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5261 (limitation of extension) and was rated as such effective March 29, 2003. The tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus is considered part of his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Chondromalacia Patella, Tear of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2010
- Citation
- 1021971
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