The veteran's right and left knee patellofemoral syndromes were rated at 10 percent from February 1, 1995, to June 20, 2000. From June 20, 2000, the ratings increased to 30 percent for each knee. The duodenal ulcer was rated as 10 percent disabling since February 1, 1995. Right and left ulnar neuropathies were both rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on their current manifestations or progression.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, duodenal ulcer, right ulnar neuropathy, left ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2002
- Citation
- 0201266
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 20 percent for left ulnar neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's condition more nearly approximated moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 60 percent from January 27, 2016 to July 7, 2022 for the Veteran's duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Partly granted
The Board granted a disability evaluation of 40 percent for left ulnar neuropathy prior to September 11, 2025, and denied an evaluation in excess of 40 percent.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's service-connected gastritis and duodenal ulcer.
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