The Veteran's gastritis is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating.,Prior to December 11, 2019, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for his insomnia. From December 11, 2019 to May 27, 2021, he received a 70 percent rating. After that date, an increased rating is denied.,The low back disability has been rated at 20 percent since the appeal period began and remains unchanged.,The Veteran's right leg radiculopathy was not granted any increase in rating, while left leg radiculopathy received a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show weight loss or anemia for gastritis. The Veteran’s symptoms were addressed by his current 20 percent rating.,Prior to December 11, 2019, the Veteran's insomnia was rated at 30 percent due to occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.,From December 11, 2019 to May 27, 2021, the Veteran’s insomnia warranted a 70 percent rating based on his symptoms including suicidal ideations, obsessional rituals, near continuous panic or depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively. ,The low back disability did not meet criteria for increased ratings as there were no incapacitating episodes due to IVDS.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastritis, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Insomnia), Low Back Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22018162
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