The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by arthritis and patellar tendonitis, has been rated at 20 percent since July 20, 2009.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows significant cartilage dislocation with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint, which meets the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Arthritis, Patellar Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 12, 2012
- Citation
- 1224246
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