Partly granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD and 40 percent for lumbosacral strain, but denied service connection for hypertension.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and lumbosacral strain due to the severity of his symptoms, while there was insufficient evidence linking his hypertension to in-service toxic exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Lumbosacral strain, Hypertension, to include as due to in-service toxic exposure, Chronic headaches, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Restless leg syndrome, right extremity, Restless leg syndrome, left extremity, Tremors of the hand, left extremity, Tremors of the hands, right extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097597
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