The Veteran's service-connected chondromalacia of the right knee resulted in flexion limited to 110 degrees, no limitation on extension, painful motion that results in some functional loss, pain on weight bearing, medial joint line tenderness, crepitus, recurrent daily swelling, slow antalgic gait, use of knee sleeves and a cane. The Board denied the claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion limitation did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating as her range of motion was limited to 110 degrees, which is within the scope of a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 (flexion limited to 30 degrees).
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2017
- Citation
- 1701443
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, with separate ratings of 10 percent for left knee instability. The appeal is denied as the criteria for higher ratings have not been met.
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