Partly granted
The veteran's request for a higher rating for left knee osteoarthritis was denied. The claim for service connection for polysubstance dependence and related mental health conditions was remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's range of motion not meeting the criteria for a higher rating and the need for a medical opinion on the psychiatric disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee joint osteoarthritis, polysubstance dependence, depression, chronic anxiety, mania, cognitive deficit, mood changes with anger, adjustment, sleep disorders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002085
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