The appeal for an increased rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder and other disabilities was denied, with no increase in the assigned ratings.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it showed symptoms that resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity but not deficiencies in most areas.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder with insomnia disorder and somatic symptom disorder, Sinusitis, Low back disability, Left foot disability, Sciatic nerve radiculopathy (left lower extremity), Sciatic nerve radiculopathy (right lower extremity), Femoral nerve radiculopathy (left lower extremity), Femoral nerve radiculopathy (right lower extremity)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 16, 2025

Citation

A25108608

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