The Veteran's chondromalacia patella of both knees has been rated at 10 percent each, but the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they did not meet the criteria for limitation of flexion or extension to the levels required for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed no more than 115 degrees of flexion and 0 degrees of extension in both knees, even with repetitive use testing. The Veteran's symptoms were considered in the current ratings assigned under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion).
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella, Degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19189134
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