The Veteran's initial claims for increased ratings for left and right knee Osgood-Schlatter’s disease were denied, with the Board finding that his disability picture did not warrant a higher or separate rating based on limitation of motion. The claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD was remanded due to lack of cooperation from the Veteran during the previous examination.,The Veteran's PTSD with mood disorder is currently rated at 50 percent under Diagnostic Code 9411, and the Board finds that a higher or separate rating is warranted based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s knee disabilities are not shown to be more than limited by painful motion and limitation of flexion. The Veteran's statements do not show the requisite limitation of motion necessary for a higher or separate rating.,VA treatment notes indicate that the Veteran was uncooperative during his previous PTSD examination, leading to an inability to diagnose or assess his condition. A new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD with mood disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, right knee Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with mood disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21012446
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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