The Board granted earlier effective dates for the increased ratings of the right knee and a higher rating for adjustment disorder, but no earlier date is applicable.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment, aligning with a 70 percent disability rating.

Claimed conditions

status post right knee injury with ACL reconstruction, right knee limitation of extension, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

A25093173

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