The Board denied the claim for an initial PTSD rating in excess of 70 percent, finding the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate the 70 percent criteria rather than the 100 percent criteria. The Board remanded claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, and for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee strain due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that although the Veteran had symptoms associated with higher ratings, the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms more closely approximated a 70 percent rating, and the evidence demonstrated continued occupational and social functioning including full-time employment and maintained family relationships inconsistent with total impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, right knee strain
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099587
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
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