The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI or acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of such disabilities during his active duty.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with IVDS and radiculopathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve were also denied due to lack of supporting medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were based on conflicting medical opinions regarding whether he had a TBI or acquired psychiatric disorder during service. For his degenerative arthritis and radiculopathy claims, the VA examiners found no current diagnosis or significant impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine with IVDS, Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity, Sciatic Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22043670
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