Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and thoracolumbar strain with arthritis, and assigned initial ratings. The issues of Parkinson's disease, dementia, cervical neck strain, spinal stenosis, TDIU, and special monthly compensation were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's injuries occurred in the line of duty and were not due to willful misconduct. Service connection was granted for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and thoracolumbar strain with arthritis based on a causal link to active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder and alcohol use disorder, Bipolar disorder, Thoracolumbar strain with arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, Spastic colitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25106117
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