The Board granted service connection for PTSD and restless leg syndrome, denied service connection for a respiratory disorder other than sinusitis and rhinitis, and granted an initial rating of 70 percent for depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder effective August 18, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran had a diagnosis of PTSD related to a verified in-service stressor and restless leg syndrome was related to his active-duty service. However, there was not enough evidence to support a current respiratory disorder distinct from sinusitis and rhinitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Restless leg syndrome, Respiratory disorder other than sinusitis and rhinitis, Depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, Chronic sinusitis, Allergic rhinitis, Left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, Left knee scar, Right epididymal head spermatocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25104078
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