Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood was granted a 50 percent rating, while other claims for increased ratings were denied. Service connection for tinnitus was also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the conclusion that the Veteran's symptoms of adjustment disorder with depressed mood warranted a 50 percent rating due to reduced reliability and productivity, but not worse. Other knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings. Tinnitus was found to be related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment disorder with depressed mood, Rupture of the left patellar tendon, Left knee limitation of extension, Right knee longitudinal tear, junction of middle and lateral portion of the quadriceps tendon, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089683
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