The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left knee chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease, as well as separate ratings for limitation of extension and instability, was denied. The current rating of 10% is maintained.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's flexion has been limited to a degree warranting a higher rating under DC 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21027127
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