The appeal was dismissed for claims related to effective dates and increased ratings, but the application to reopen a claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (depression and anxiety) was granted.
The deciding factor: The personal hearing testimony withdrawing the appeal as to certain issues was explicit, unambiguous, and done with full understanding of the consequences by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus, Left foot hallux valgus, Right foot hallux valgus, Acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (depression and anxiety), Poly-substance abuse disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24031575
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.
- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates of November 5, 2021, for the grants of service connection and eligibility for DEA benefits.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include alcohol use disorder, unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, and PTSD was granted. Other claims for various conditions were denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an adequate VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any right foot disability, including consideration of bilateral pes planus.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as it was not factually ascertainable that he was unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to April 28, 2016.
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