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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- Denied
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