Partly granted
The Board denied an increased initial disability evaluation for PTSD and granted service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and left upper extremity radicular pain paresthesia.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while his left knee and left upper extremity conditions were directly related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Left upper extremity radicular pain paresthesia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25094762
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