The Veteran's pain disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that while the Veteran experiences significant symptoms related to her pain disorder, such as difficulty establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships due to chronic pain, these impairments are less severe than those required for a 70 percent rating under DC 9422.
- Claimed conditions
- Pain Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2018
- Citation
- 1803087
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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