The Veteran's adjustment disorder with PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder are all granted increased ratings. Service connection for right testicle atrophy with chronic epididymitis is also granted. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's mental health conditions (adjustment disorder with PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder) were found to be secondary to service-connected adjustment disorder with PTSD, leading to increased ratings. The right testicle atrophy was rated based on its single painful scar. Service connection for the lumbar spine disability was granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with PTSD, Right Testicle Atrophy with Chronic Epididymitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26011793
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