Denied
The appeal for an increased evaluation for PTSD with major depressive disorder and psychotic features was denied, while the appeals for service connection for COPD, glioblastoma, and melanoma were withdrawn by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability is already rated at the maximum schedular rating available, and he has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for COPD, glioblastoma, and melanoma.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder and psychotic features, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Glioblastoma, Melanoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010369
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.