The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by post-traumatic degenerative joint disease and patella chondromalacia, is currently rated at 40 percent under DC 5261 (extension limited to 30 degrees) due to frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion. A separate rating of 10 percent is assigned for removal of semilunar cartilage that is symptomatic.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability results in frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint, warranting a 40 percent rating under DC 5261. Additionally, his right knee also has been found to have removal of semilunar cartilage that is symptomatic, which warrants an additional 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic degenerative joint disease (DJD)/osteoarthritis, Patella chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1543731
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