The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, finding that the severity of his symptoms did not warrant a higher disability rating. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with instability were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but did not result in deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with instability, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25100170

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