The Board denied service connection for chronic pain syndrome and impaired gait, but granted restoration of a 70 percent rating for depressive disorder due to another medical condition effective August 5, 2022.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate the presence of chronic pain syndrome or impaired gait during the appeal period. The reduction in the rating for the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder was found to be improper.

Claimed conditions

chronic pain syndrome, impaired gait

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 20, 2025

Citation

A25015624

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