Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that the evidence did not support a higher or compensable rating for any of the conditions on appeal.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical evidence showing no impairment more closely approximating the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- ingrown toenails, right index finger disability, sleep apnea, history of inguinal hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair scar, left ear hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified mood disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25103508
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