Service connection for major depressive disorder was granted as secondary to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent and a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's left knee disability is also currently rated at 10 percent and a higher rating is denied.,Asbestosis has been increased in evaluation to 10 percent.,Service connection for TDIU prior to May 6, 2009 was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's major depressive disorder is service-connected as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,Both knees have moderate osteoarthritis with limited range of motion and pain. The current ratings are appropriate given the noncompensable limitation of motion under Diagnostic Code 5003.,Asbestosis has been rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition.,TDIU was granted prior to May 6, 2009.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Osteoarthritis of the right knee, Osteoarthritis of the left knee, Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2010
- Citation
- 1035600
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