Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's low back pain, major depressive disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a higher level of disability than that already compensated by the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back pain, residual of injury to include thoracic scoliosis, Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate with anxious distress with alcohol use disorder, moderate, Obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095603
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