The veteran's left knee disorder is rated at 20 percent under DC 5258 due to arthritis and swelling. An effective date prior to January 5, 2000 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD was granted based on the severity of his symptoms and treatment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD symptoms were severe enough to warrant a 70 percent rating as per VA guidelines and his clinical documentation.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of surgery for left knee injury, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0030986
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