The Board denied service connection for a low back, upper back, bilateral arm, and knee disability, as well as an eating disorder and stress disorder. However, the Board granted a 50 percent rating for depression.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a current disability related to the claimed conditions, except for depression which more nearly approximated the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

low back disability, upper back disability, bilateral arm disability, bilateral knee disability, stomach disability, eating disorder, stress disorder, acne, depression

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

October 14, 2025

Citation

A25088262

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