The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and MDD with alcohol use disorder, found the separate rating assigned for left lower extremity radiculopathy to be proper, and remanded the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative joint disease and lower back strain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to their severity and impact on his daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Major depressive disorder (MDD) with alcohol use disorder, Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative joint disease (DJD) and lower back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25041093
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
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