Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities, granted a 20% rating for each, and denied an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the spine. The Board also denied increased ratings for generalized anxiety disorder and service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, bruxism, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue, and sleep disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's disabilities warranted higher ratings or additional service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Bruxism, Headaches, Irritable bowel syndrome, Fatigue, Sleep disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25109223
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