Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 30 percent evaluation for right knee tendinitis with degenerative arthritis, effective January 26, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of pain and functional loss in the right knee were found to more closely approximate the criteria for a 30 percent rating, despite ameliorative effects from medications.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, right knee tendinitis with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086152
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