The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left knee chondromalacia patella and separate rating for left knee instability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show flexion limited to more than 30 degrees, which is required for a higher rating under DC 5260. For left knee instability, the Veteran's symptoms were found to be slight and did not meet criteria for moderate or severe instability as per revised DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee chondromalacia patella, left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24009828
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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