The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for an unspecified depressive disorder and a rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome and loose ossified bodies to suprapatellar bursa and to the posterior right knee joint.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to occupational and social impairment, and there was no evidence of persistent instability or other factors warranting a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Unspecified depressive disorder, Patellofemoral syndrome and loose ossified bodies to suprapatellar bursa and to the posterior right knee joint

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 17, 2025

Citation

A25109102

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