The Board denied increased evaluations for the Veteran's service-connected conditions, finding that the current ratings accurately reflect the severity of his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The symptomatology and functional impairment of the Veteran's PTSD more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The other conditions did not meet the criteria for increased evaluations based on their respective diagnostic codes and the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, Left hip strain, Right hip strain, L5-S1 lumbosacral degenerative disc disease and facet arthropathy with symptomatic thoracic scoliosis, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, Tinea pedis with onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104627
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