The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by chondromalacia and degenerative joint disease, has been rated at 10 percent since November 15, 2007. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for any period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability is manifested by pain but no limitation of motion or instability warranting a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee chondromalacia patella, Degenerative joint disease (right knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2016
- Citation
- 1614886
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