The Board granted increased initial ratings for chondromalacia of both knees and psoriasis, but denied an increase in rating for rotator cuff tendinitis of the right shoulder.
The deciding factor: The veteran's knee conditions were found to meet the criteria for a higher rating based on moderate disability. Psoriasis was rated as severe due to constant itching and extensive lesions. The Board did not find sufficient evidence to grant an increased rating for rotator cuff tendinitis, which was characterized as mild to moderately severe.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of right knee, Chondromalacia of left knee, Psoriasis, Rotator cuff tendinitis of right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2001
- Citation
- 0112492
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