Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's major depressive disorder, lumbosacral strain, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic right ankle instability, and bilateral hearing loss. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea and gastrointestinal disorder were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted higher ratings based on the criteria provided by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, lumbosacral strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic right ankle instability, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090765
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