The Veteran's chondromalacia of the left patella was rated at 30 percent from February 21, 2002 to October 30, 2005. The residuals of a left knee TKA were rated at 60 percent from December 1, 2006 to December 17, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's chondromalacia and TKA residuals met the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of the left patella, Residuals of a left knee total arthroplasty (TKA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1209400
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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