The Veteran's initial evaluations for right and left knee disabilities were granted with separate 10% evaluations due to subluxation. The Veteran's cervical spine disability was also granted a 20% evaluation. However, the Veteran's PTSD claim was denied.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms did not meet criteria for an increased evaluation as they did not warrant more than a 30% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease of Cervical Spine, Chondromalacia (Patellofemoral Pain Disorder) - Right Knee, Chondromalacia (Patellofemoral Pain Disorder) - Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0932196
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there has been no significant change in his symptoms within the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected left hip, shoulder and cervical spine disabilities have been remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional medical evidence or clarification of the disability ratings.
- Denied
The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, low back disability, and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine.
- Partly granted
The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeal for SMC based on aid and attendance. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted as it relates to his service-connected pain disorder.
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