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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