The appeal was dismissed as a matter of law, except for the grant of an initial rating of 10 percent for right knee limitation of extension.

The deciding factor: The proposed reductions were not effectuated and the Veteran's PTSD was restored to its previous rating.

Claimed conditions

left hip trochanteric pain syndrome, limitation of extension (claimed as hip condition general lumbopelvic stability), right hip trochanteric pain syndrome, limitation of extension (claimed as hip condition general lumbopelvic stability), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (also claimed as anxiety and depression), right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, body dysmorphic disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

December 4, 2025

Citation

A25104501

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