Partly granted
The veteran was granted some increased ratings and effective dates for various conditions, but denied others.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evaluation of medical evidence and the application of diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee limitation of flexion, left knee limitation of extension, left knee instability, left knee gonarthrosis, left knee scar, right knee degenerative arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, left upper extremity paralysis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002867
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