Partly granted
The veteran's request for a higher rating for PTSD and left knee scars was denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate starting from October 23, 2022. Other issues were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder, left knee scars, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006399
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