The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee condition was reopened, and he is now entitled to an increased rating of 30% for his right knee patellofemoral syndrome. His PTSD symptoms have been rated at the highest available level (70%) since July 24, 2012. The Veteran has also been granted TDIU.
The deciding factor: The new evidence submitted after the April 2008 decision provided sufficient information to reopen the claim for service connection of a left knee condition and resulted in an increased rating of 30% for right knee patellofemoral syndrome. PTSD symptoms have led to a higher rating since July 24, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19104639
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