The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for genital herpes is denied as the highest schedular rating of 60% has been achieved. The claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is also denied due to the presence of other service-connected conditions and the fact that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a combined 100% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's genital herpes is rated at 60%, which is the highest schedular rating available. The thoracic strain, lumbar disc disease, while separately rated at 10%, does not contribute to meeting the combined 100% disability rating threshold required for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- genital herpes, thoracic strain, lumbar disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26032312
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, thoracic strain, right upper extremity radiculopathy, right knee degenerative arthritis and chondromalacia patella, left knee degenerative arthritis and chondromalacia patella, left ankle ganglion cyst and ruptured saphenous vein, and left great toe matrixectomy with a left medial foot scar. The Board found that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted with an effective date of May 3, 2016. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities including his CFS and adjustment disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back disability, including scoliosis and thoracic strain. The AOJ is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion from a clinician addressing whether the Veteran's service-connected ankle, foot, or shin splint conditions are at least as likely as not (at least approximately balanced or nearly equal) due to or the result of her back disability.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for thoracic strain, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service and was more likely related to post-service treatment.
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