The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, while a higher disability rating for lumbosacral strain and DDD was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as it was found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and DDD. However, there was not enough evidence to support a higher rating for the lumbosacral strain and DDD.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, Lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24071526
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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