The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The right knee disability is currently rated at 30 percent for limitation of extension, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was characterized as encompassing any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's post-TKR symptoms have significantly improved compared to his pre-TKR symptoms, and there is no evidence of instability or limitation of extension that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), Degenerative joint disease of the right knee, Gastroesophageal reflux
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2016
- Citation
- 1637621
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