The veteran's appeal was partially granted, with separate 10 percent evaluations for bilateral shin splints and hallux valgus, but denied for a right breast cyst and hemorrhoids. The claims for higher initial evaluations for PTSD, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, trochanteric bursitis of both hips, and ankle strains were remanded.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shin splints, bilateral hallux valgus, right breast cyst, hemorrhoids, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, trochanteric bursitis of the right hip, trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, right ankle strain, left ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2009
- Citation
- 0903687
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring an additional direct medical opinion.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and earlier effective dates as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current conditions and his active military service.
- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids, which fully satisfies the Veteran's appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD to be readjudicated on the merits due to new and relevant evidence.
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