The veteran's major depression is rated at 70 percent effective from November 1998, and his patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees are each rated at 10 percent effective from November 1998. The lumbosacral strain with herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine is rated at 40 percent effective from November 1998.
The deciding factor: The veteran's major depression, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees, and lumbosacral strain were all found to be service-connected and meet the criteria for higher ratings under their respective diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome of the Knees, Lumbosacral Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0115099
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an increased evaluation of 70 percent for the service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but remanded other issues for further development.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depression.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder with substance abuse and a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain.
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