The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD, a 20 percent evaluation for internal derangement with instability of the right knee, and a separate 10 percent evaluation for arthritis of the right knee. The veteran is also entitled to a TDIU.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms have significantly worsened, warranting an increased rating to 70 percent. Internal derangement with instability of the right knee results in moderate impairment but does not meet criteria for higher evaluations. Arthritis of the right knee has resulted in significant functional loss and is rated at 10 percent. The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment, qualifying for a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Internal derangement with instability of the right knee, Arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2002
- Citation
- 0201450
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 7, 2022, while other claims were denied.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and GAD, as well as tinnitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, as it needs a medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the condition prior to October 16, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
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