The Board denied service connection for rectal bleeding and polyps, finding that the condition clearly and unmistakably preexisted service and was not aggravated by it. The other claims were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and her military service, particularly regarding exposure to environmental toxins.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal bleeding and polyps, bone and joint condition, hypertension, neurological condition, alopecia, fibromyalgia, supraventricular tachycardia, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, stomach condition, restless leg syndrome, bone cancer, diabetes mellitus, lupus, lumbar spondylosis and stenosis, neuropathy of the lower left extremity (LLE), neuropathy of the right lower extremity (RLE), neuropathy of the right upper extremity (RUE), neuropathy of the left upper extremity (LUE), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertriglyceridemia, partial and complete hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2024
- Citation
- 24033292
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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