Partly granted
The Board restored the 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder and denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for right-knee and left-knee patellofemoral syndrome with patella tendinitis and degenerative joint disease.
The deciding factor: The reduction was not proper as there was no material improvement in the Veteran's condition, particularly given that the rating had been in effect for less than five years.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Right-knee patellofemoral syndrome with patella tendinitis, Left-knee patellofemoral syndrome with patella tendinitis and degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015728
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