The veteran's depression and PTSD are rated at 70 percent since July 31, 2003. The right knee disability is rated at 10 percent, while the left knee disability remains rated at 10 percent. Service connection for the left knee disability was granted effective from July 31, 2003. The veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be sufficient to render her unemployable.
The deciding factor: The veteran's depression and PTSD meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating since July 31, 2003, based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The right knee disability is rated at 10 percent due to limitation of flexion not exceeding 45 degrees. The left knee disability remains rated at 10 percent for the same reason. Service connection was granted effective from July 31, 2003, based on her service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Patellofemoral Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee, Patellofemoral Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0832709
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