Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, left and right knee strains, a left lower leg scar based on pain, a left lower leg scar based on underlying soft tissue damage, and adult acne with scarring.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings due to insufficient evidence of gross impairment or other severe symptoms required for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with alcohol use disorder, Left knee strain with tendonitis/tendinosis, Right knee strain with tendonitis/tendinosis, Left lower leg scar based on pain, Left lower leg scar based on underlying soft tissue damage, Adult acne with scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25110047
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