The Board denied increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including PTSD with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and TBI, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder impingement syndrome, right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndromes, and hypertension.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the criteria for increased ratings were met prior to March 3, 2021, or that any of the service-connected conditions warranted a higher disability rating based on the current medical findings.

Claimed conditions

PTSD with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI), right upper extremity radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper extremity radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder impingement syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with knee strain and shin splints, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with knee strain and shin splints, hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 21, 2025

Citation

A25015733

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