The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for chondromalacia patella of the left knee and right ankle instability since January 26, 2013 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent each.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was characterized by flexion limited to 50 degrees with pain and extension limited to 10 degrees, without instability or ankylosis. Right ankle instability since January 26, 2013 did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia patella, degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1412330
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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