The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bipolar II, bilateral plantar fasciitis, removal of varicose veins in both legs, left Achilles tendon tear, status post repair, and a scar on the left Achilles region.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment or the criteria required for higher ratings as her symptoms were primarily associated with moderate to severe functional impairment but not total disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Bipolar II, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Removal of Varicose Veins, Right Leg, Removal of Varicose Veins, Left Leg, Left Achilles Tendon Tear, Status Post Repair, Scar, Left Achilles Region
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25053627
What this means for you
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