Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's symptoms were more consistent with occupational and social impairment associated with a 50 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Degenerative Disc Disease of the Thoracolumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021704
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