The appeal was denied for a low back disability and bronchitis, while the claim for service connection for headaches was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for a low back disability, and there was no new evidence that would warrant an increased rating for bronchitis. The Board found it necessary to obtain additional information regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability, Bronchitis, Headaches
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20064160
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
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