The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, granted an initial rating of 10 percent for opioid induced constipation, and remanded several service connection claims and the TDIU claim.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for PTSD or an increased rating for allergic rhinitis. The evidence supported a 10% rating for opioid induced constipation, but other claims were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Allergic Rhinitis, Opioid Induced Constipation, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome, Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction, CABG, Skin Condition, including Dermatosis (Chest), Erectile Dysfunction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 5, 2025

Citation

A25096177

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