Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, migraines, and right knee patellofemoral chondromalacia due to the evidence not supporting a higher rating during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Migraines, Right Knee Patellofemoral Chondromalacia (limitation of flexion and extension)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099528
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