The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia is not rated higher than 10 percent.,Prior to January 24, 2019, the Veteran's right knee chondromalacia was rated at 10 percent. From January 24, 2019, a higher rating for his right knee disability is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran’s left knee chondromalacia warrants a higher than 10 percent evaluation.,The evidence shows that prior to January 24, 2019, the Veteran's right knee chondromalacia was manifested by painful limitation of motion during flare-ups. From January 24, 2019, the evidence does not show any additional functional loss or impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left knee chondromalacia"}, {"condition_name":"Right knee chondromalacia"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19161483
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