The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder and musculoskeletal issues, but granted restoration of a 10 percent rating for right hip limited extension.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increase in the ratings as it did not show actual improvement or symptoms that warranted a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

Major Depressive Disorder, Thoracolumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Left Hip Limited Flexion, Left Hip Limited Extension, Left Hip Thigh Impairment, Right Hip Thigh Impairment, Right Hip Limited Flexion, Right Hip Limited Extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 10, 2025

Citation

A25097433

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