The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee strain with mild tibial subluxation and PTSD with MDD was denied. The Veteran's appeal for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. A TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, and the Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee strain with mild tibial subluxation, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19105966
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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