The Board denied the claim for an increased rating for left knee chondromalacia with synovitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran had flexion to at least 90 degrees and extension of -10 degrees or less, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 5260 and 5261. The Board found no other basis for granting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee chondromalacia with synovitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1114351
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