The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral pain syndrome with partial meniscectomy, lateral release, subchondroplasty, and chondromalacia, is currently rated at 20 percent prior to September 2, 2020, and denied for greater evaluations. A separate rating of 10 percent has been granted for right knee instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability meets the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5258 (dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking and effusion) but is not entitled to greater evaluations as he already has the maximum schedular rating under this code.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Partial Meniscectomy, Lateral Release, Subchondroplasty, Chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23003741
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