The Veteran's left knee disability, including patellofemoral chondromalacia, was not shown to result in ankylosis or other severe impairment prior to November 2, 2017. From that date onwards, a separate compensable rating of 20 percent for the meniscal condition is granted. Ratings in excess of those assigned for his right knee disability have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral chondromalacia was found to result in frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion from November 2, 2017 onwards, warranting a separate compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5258 for meniscal condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral chondromalacia, right knee patellofemoral chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18103791
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right hand, bilateral hip, and bilateral foot disabilities are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral chondromalacia is granted as service-connected.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted a Total Disability Rating for Individual Unemployability (TDIU) from June 1, 2008 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left knee disability is being remanded for further development, including an addendum opinion regarding the need for a total knee replacement.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current left knee disorders are related to his in-service diagnosis of chronic left patella subluxation.
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