The veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder, anxious distress, and TBI residuals was granted an effective date of December 9, 2021. The left knee meniscal tear residuals were denied an earlier effective date.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the September 2022 Agency of Original Jurisdiction decision.

Claimed conditions

PTSD with major depressive disorder, anxious distress, and TBI residuals, left knee meniscal tear residuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patellae, and tendinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

January 2, 2025

Citation

A25000236

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