The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia patella of the right knee based on limitation of extension, a separate evaluation for chondromalacia patella of the right knee based on limitation of flexion prior to September 18, 2023, and an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for chondromalacia patella of the right knee based on limitation of flexion from September 18, 2023. However, it granted a 20 percent evaluation for instability from September 18, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to limited extension, limitation of flexion, or instability prior to September 18, 2023. However, his condition was productive of moderate instability from that date, warranting a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia Patella of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2024
- Citation
- 24002128
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