The Veteran's left eye disability is not related to service, and hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) is attributed to a 2011 electrocution incident.,Hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred therein.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) is not related to his service-connected right knee degenerative joint disease. The highest rating possible for the right knee condition is 60 percent.,Service connection for a left hip disability and/or left knee disability are remanded as they may be secondary to the service-connected right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner stated that the Veteran’s current eye symptoms are unrelated to conjunctivitis or a history of conjunctivitis. The Veteran did not have any other eye complaints or symptoms during his service.,There is no evidence of an injury or disease during service that led to the Veteran's current hypertension, and there is no showing of continuity after separation.,The VA examiner opined that the Veteran’s PTSD was less likely than not related to his service-connected right knee degenerative joint disease. The symptoms were most likely due to legal troubles, alcohol use, and sleep irregularities.,The highest rating possible for the right knee condition is 60 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Left eye disability, Hypertension, Acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD, MDD, somatic symptom disorder with predominant pain, possible panic disorder), Right knee degenerative joint disease, status post knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19154959
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