The Board denied increased disability evaluations for PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder, right foot hallux valgus, right foot painful scar, and right foot surgical scar. The Board also denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection and extensions of a temporary total rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to their impact on occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder, right foot hallux valgus, right foot painful scar, right foot surgical scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25051784
What this means for you
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