The Board granted service connection for left knee chondromalacia patella and remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a depressive disorder.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella is etiologically related to active service. The Board found deficiencies in the unfavorable May 2017 VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's depressive disorder and remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee chondromalacia patella, acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24064196
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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