The Veteran's claim for a noncompensable rating for left patella chondromalacia was granted, with a 10% rating effective April 17, 1969. The decision is based on the finding of clear and unmistakable error in the September 1969 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted objective evidence of tenderness during the August 1969 examination, which should have been considered as functional impairment under 38 C.F.R. § 4.59.
- Claimed conditions
- left patella chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26020485
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- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of April 17, 1990, for a 10 percent rating for left patella chondromalacia.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including migraine headaches, right shoulder issues, cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and left knee chondromalacia, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since February 21, 2006. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from that date.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right below the knee amputation was denied as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim. The claims of increased ratings for bilateral pseudophakia, left patella chondromalacia, and bronchial asthma are remanded for further examination and rating considerations. The TDIU issue is also remanded due to its inextricability with the other claims.
- Granted
The Veteran's knee disabilities are granted with a separate 10 percent rating for instability and 10 percent ratings for limitation of extension from January 20, 2020. The limitations in flexion do not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
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