Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent evaluation beginning May 25, 2023. Allergic rhinitis was denied for the period prior to June 24, 2024.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's PTSD most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, while allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Allergic Rhinitis, Lumbar Spine Disorder, to include lumbosacral strain with sciatica, Hemorrhoids, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with chronic cough, Dysphagia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25105898
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