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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

Veterans Law Judge

MICHAEL A. HERMAN

Decisions by this judge: 2,036 · Granted: 27% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)

Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.

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