Wins

Service connection granted via BVA decision for lumbar spine disability at 20%, left lower radiculopathy at 20%, bilateral pes planus at 10%, and left knee strain at 10%, effective April 2021.

PTSD with major depressive disorder and panic disorder increased from 70% to 100%, TDIU and SMC housebound status established effective July 2023, with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility granted, effective June 2026.

Service connection granted for PTSD with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, obstructive sleep apnea at 50%, facial scarring at 30%, and right knee strain with multiple evaluations, with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective April 2025.

Persistent anxiety and depression granted at 100% with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Degenerative disc disease with facet joint osteoarthritis and sacroiliac joint ankylosis granted at 100%, bilateral sciatic nerve radiculopathy service-connected in both lower extremities, right knee instability at 10%, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Bilateral shoulder osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus associated with TERA participation, degenerative disc disease with prior laminectomy, and sciatic and femoral nerve conditions service-connected with updated evaluations through 2026, effective 2021.

Diabetes mellitus type II associated with TERA participation granted at 60%, with diabetic peripheral neuropathy service-connected across all four extremities, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2022.

Arteriosclerotic heart disease with congestive heart failure granted at 100%, sleep apnea at 50%, chronic sinusitis at 30%, and multiple additional conditions service-connected, with housebound SMC and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility, effective 2024.

PTSD with major depressive disorder, OCD, alcohol use disorder, and binge eating disorder granted at 100%, with housebound SMC and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility, effective 2018.

Service connection granted for multiple left and right knee strain conditions, meniscal tear, chondromalacia, and instability with updated evaluations through 2026.