The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for specific phobia, situational type, was denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right knee anterolateral meniscectomy and patellar chondromalacia was denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, as required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5010-5262.,The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, as required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5010-5262.
- Claimed conditions
- Specific Phobia, Situational, Right Knee Anterolateral Meniscectomy and Patellar Chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2019
- Citation
- A19003909
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