Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, left and right knee degenerative joint disease with limitation of flexion, and left ear hearing loss. However, it granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to their severity and frequency, but persistent instability in both knees warranted separate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Erectile Dysfunction, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease with Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease with Limitation of Flexion, Left Knee Instability, Right Knee Instability, Left Ear Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010690
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