The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for patella tendonitis with tricompartmental osteoarthritis and mild chondromalacia patella of the right knee was granted, with a separate noncompensable rating for limitation of extension. The 10 percent rating for patella tendonitis is maintained.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's condition did not meet criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes due to limitations in range of motion and arthritis without significant instability or other disabling symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- patella tendonitis, tricompartmental osteoarthritis, mild chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20002593
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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