The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities was granted, with an increased rating of 20 percent for patellar chondromalacia of the left knee effective from March 18, 2009. The right knee remains rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's patellar chondromalacia of the left knee was found to be more disabling since March 18, 2009, warranting a higher rating than initially assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellar chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1126644
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for patellar chondromalacia of both knees due to inadequate pre-decisional duty to assist and potential errors in the February 2022 VA examination.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent for painful limitation of motion, but not meeting the criteria for a higher rating as flexion and extension are within normal limits.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for service connection was granted with an initial noncompensable rating. The RO later increased her rating to 10% effective October 13, 2010. However, the Board found that there is no evidence of limitation of motion or instability sufficient to warrant a higher rating.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by osteoarthropathy and patellar chondromalacia, was found to not warrant a higher rating prior to January 19, 2007, or from that date forward. The current ratings are deemed appropriate based on the limited range of motion.
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