The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome has been rated as 10 percent disabling since January 24, 2009. The Board denied an increased rating for this condition.,For the period from January 24, 2009 to September 19, 2016, the Veteran's anxiety disorder with PTSD and depression was rated as 10 percent disabling. For the period after September 19, 2016, it was rated as 30 percent disabling. The Board denied increased ratings for both conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the Veteran's right knee condition or his anxiety disorder with PTSD and depression warranted a higher rating based on functional loss or additional symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder with PTSD and Depression, Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2019
- Citation
- 19100621
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and instability. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination regarding the appropriate disability ratings for these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and meniscal disorder, is rated at 30 percent effective December 4, 2018.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits granted in a July 2023 Board decision and effectuated in a January 2024 rating decision.
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