The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella disability was not manifested by evidence of subluxation or lateral instability, flexion limited to 45 degrees or less, extension limited to 10 degrees, objective ankylosis, dislocated or removed semilunar cartilage, or impairment of the tibia and fibula. From September 23, 2010, the Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella disability was manifested by evidence of left knee arthritis with noncompensable limitation of motion and painful motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of significant functional impairment or additional limitations on movement.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1209425
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound status due to her service-connected conditions and additional nonservice-connected disabilities, finding that she did not meet the criteria for SMC.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as her eligibility for VA health care benefits and enrollment in a Priority Group higher than Priority Group 8 has already been granted due to the combined disability rating of 50 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board found that the condition did not warrant a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261, as his range of motion was within normal limits with some pain but no instability.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it.
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