The Board denied increased ratings for left knee tendonitis/tendinosis and chronic left shoulder strain, but granted a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD) prior to January 5, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to limited range of motion and pain, but his psychiatric disability met the criteria for a 100 percent rating based on occupational and social impairment resulting in total disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee tendonitis/tendinosis, chronic left shoulder strain, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD) without psychotic features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25050166
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 869 · Granted: 44% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee scar and tendonitis/tendinosis are service-connected, with the left knee tendonitis/tendinosis resulting in a compensable rating of 20 percent for limitation of extension. The Veteran is not entitled to higher ratings for his left knee disability.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and chronic migraine headaches on a direct basis. The effective date is May 18, 2019.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic left shoulder strain, finding that the condition began during active service and is supported by a positive medical nexus opinion.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a left knee strain and tendonitis/tendinosis, as well as a functionally impairing low back disability. The decisions are based on direct service connection due to in-service injuries.
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