The Board denied higher ratings for the veteran's knee, shoulder, and lumbosacral conditions but granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability. The appeal of a proposed reduction for PTSD from 50 percent to 30 percent was dismissed.

The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to insufficient limitation of motion or functional impairment, except for left knee instability which met the criteria for a separate rating.

Claimed conditions

left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) limitation of flexion, right knee PFPS limitation of flexion, left knee PFPS limitation of extension, right knee PFPS limitation of extension, left knee instability, left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 5, 2025

Citation

A25020120

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