The Veteran's left knee bursitis with chondromalacia is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as there are no additional functional limitations or symptoms that warrant such an increase.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability has been evaluated based on limitation of motion and pain without any other service-connected conditions or exposure factors impacting the knee. The current 10 percent rating adequately reflects his reported symptoms and physical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Bursitis, Chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26020058
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased disability ratings of 20 percent for degenerative joint disease with chondromalacia of both knees.,The criteria for a 20 percent disability rating, which requires flexion limited to 30 degrees, were not met prior to March 11, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling new VA examinations.
- Partly granted
The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance but denied for housebound status.
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