The veteran's service-connected left patellofemoral syndrome, bronchial asthma, and anxiety disorder have been rated at their maximum levels since July 10, 1998.
The deciding factor: The RO has assigned the highest possible ratings for each of the veteran's service-connected conditions based on the evidence of record as of July 10, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- Conversion Reaction with Psychological Factors Affecting a Physical Condition Associated with Asthma and Left Patellofemoral Syndrome, Left Patellofemoral Syndrome, Bronchial Asthma, Anxiety Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (Mixed Anxiety/Depressive Disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0108406
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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