The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent, and TDIU and SMC were also granted from January 26, 2016. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder, sleep apnea, and Parkinson's-like symptoms was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, prostate disorder, sleep apnea, and Parkinson's-like symptoms. However, his PTSD warranted a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Peripheral Neuropathy, Bilateral Upper Extremities, Peripheral Neuropathy, Bilateral Lower Extremities, Prostate Disorder, Sleep Apnea, Disability Manifested by Parkinson's-like Symptoms
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25049545
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 21, 2007, for the award of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
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