The Board granted an increased initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD but denied evaluations in excess of 10% for tension headaches and in excess of 30% for IBS, and denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The claims for additional service connections were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating for PTSD. Other conditions did not meet the criteria for increased ratings or service connection.

Claimed conditions

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Tension Headaches, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome/Abdominal Pain/Bloating, Skin Disorder (claimed as dermatosis of the hands, face and feet), Hypertension, Sleep Apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

December 12, 2025

Citation

A25107541

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