The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for right knee medial compartment arthritis, chondromalacia of the patella, and patellofemoral arthritis is denied. The Board finds that his functional impairment does not meet or approximate limitation of flexion to 30 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee flexion was limited to at most 120 degrees with pain, but no less than 110 degrees during flare-ups and after repetitive use. This did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee medial compartment arthritis, chondromalacia of the patella, patellofemoral arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21026835
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