The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and major depressive disorder, moderate (depression and anxiety), granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for GERD, and denied a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain/thoracic spondylosis and thoracic mild scoliosis.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to their severity, frequency, and duration, but they were sufficient to warrant an increased rating in some cases.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Lumbosacral strain/thoracic spondylosis and thoracic mild scoliosis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 3, 2025

Citation

A25019114

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