Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and right ear hearing loss, granted an initial rating of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder (PTSD), and denied increased ratings for non-allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the existence of a valid diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or right ear hearing loss, while the Veteran's PTSD manifested by no more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome, right ear hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder (PTSD), non-allergic rhinitis, sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086447
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