The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for chronic pain syndrome from October 15, 2020, but denied an increased rating prior to that date.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition had constitutional manifestations associated with active joint involvement that were totally incapacitating as of October 15, 2020, which warranted a 100 percent disability rating under DC 5002. Prior to this date, the evidence did not support a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

chronic pain syndrome (previously diagnosed as multiple arthralgias with history of leukopenia and possible ankylosing spondylitis)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 5, 2025

Citation

A25020061

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