The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The deciding factor: The weight of evidence did not support a finding that any of the claimed conditions were related to service or otherwise constituted disabilities under VA regulations.

Claimed conditions

bilateral hearing loss, right hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, left shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, neck disability, constipation, abdominal disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, restless leg syndrome, sinusitis, rhinitis, status post comminuted fracture at the proximal first metacarpal of the right wrist, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 31, 2025

Citation

A25111325

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