The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chondromalacia patella, lateral release residuals and right knee instability were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent from September 23, 2010 and December 26, 2013 respectively.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicated that the Veteran's range of motion was limited to at least 60 degrees for chondromalacia patella, lateral release residuals, and slight recurrent subluxation/dislocation for right knee instability. These findings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella, lateral release residuals, Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 25, 2016
- Citation
- 1621130
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of June 17, 2010 for service connection and separate ratings for right knee instability and left knee instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the aggravation of a preexisting right knee condition during service. The Veteran's right knee condition was noted prior to service, and the VA examiner concluded it did not worsen beyond its natural progression.
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