The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, as there is no legal basis for a higher schedular rating. The claim for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was remanded due to pre-decisional errors.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, as the Veteran's symptoms were within normal limits. The claim for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was remanded to correct pre-decisional errors.
- Claimed conditions
- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25091873
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