Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, asthma, migraines, lumbar strain, bilateral pes planus, and tinnitus, as well as an earlier effective date for the increased rating of 30 percent for migraines.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's symptoms met or approximated the criteria for higher ratings during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, Asthma, Migraines, Lumbar strain, Bilateral pes planus, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011213
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