Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD and asthma, and service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and sleep apnea were dismissed. Service connection for low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities was granted. The claim for hypertension was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's valid withdrawal of certain claims and the evidence supporting the granted service connections.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol use disorder, asthma, rhinitis, sleep apnea, sinusitis, low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000836
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