The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder is granted an initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis is granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful extension and denied any higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has occupational and social impairment due to PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder, which meets the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation under the General Rating Formula. The spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis is granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with generalized anxiety disorder, Spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis, Left knee degenerative arthritis, Right knee degenerative arthritis, Migraines, Right ankle achilles calcaneal enthesophytes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26011878
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- Denied
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