The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The right ankle Achilles tendonitis and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are rated at 10 percent, while the thoracic outlet syndrome is rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating based on their severity or functional impact.
- Claimed conditions
- Achilles tendonitis, Patellofemoral pain syndrome (right knee), Thoracic outlet syndrome, right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23043561
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