The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and OSA, but granted service connection for chronic right wrist sprain, GERD secondary to PTSD, right sciatic pain secondary to lumbosacral strain, and recurrent bilateral ear infections.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of total social impairment or the need for a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder. The Veteran's OSA was found to be less severe than required for a 100% rating, but service connection was granted for several conditions secondary to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Bilateral hearing loss, Chronic right wrist sprain, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), secondary to service-connected PTSD, Right sciatic pain, secondary to lumbosacral strain, Recurrent bilateral ear infections
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089842
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