Denied
The Board denied a higher initial disability rating for the service-connected hernia and an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the symptoms and functional impairment of the ventral hernia more nearly approximated the criteria for a compensable rating, nor did it show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- hernia, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100763
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