The Veteran's right knee chondromalacia is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that there is no evidence of any additional limitation in motion or instability warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations have consistently shown normal range of motion and no significant functional loss due to pain, weakness, fatigue, or lack of endurance during flare-ups. The Veteran's right knee stability has also been found to be intact.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20030821
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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