Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and PTSD, as well as a TDIU rating due to his service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings of occupational and social impairment necessary for higher ratings or TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar spine disability), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090767
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