The Board granted service connection for left ankle tendonitis, chronic sinusitis, cephalgia, linear right brow scar, and right shoulder strain. The Veteran was also granted an initial increased rating of 40 percent for lumbar strain.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence supported the finding that the Veteran's conditions began during service and were at least as likely as not caused by in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle tendonitis, chronic sinusitis, cephalgia, linear right brow scar, right shoulder strain, acquired psychiatric disorder (generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, adjustment disorder with anxiety)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24071896
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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