The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for headaches with light sensitivity, denied a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis, and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing characteristic prostrating attacks for the headache condition, no greater than 50% obstruction of nasal passages for the allergic rhinitis, and a link between the Veteran's current mental disorder and his in-service stressors.

Claimed conditions

headaches with light sensitivity, allergic rhinitis (claimed as allergies), acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095544

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