The Veteran's claim for increased disability ratings for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a semilunar cartilage condition of the left knee was denied. The Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder, as he does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating or a disability rating of 70 percent. For the left knee, the Veteran is granted a compensable disability rating (10%) effective January 13, 2021, for limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder met the criteria for a total disability rating or a disability rating of 70 percent. For his left knee condition, the Veteran was granted a compensable disability rating (10%) effective January 13, 2021, based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, Semilunar cartilage condition of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24075448
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