The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability and hemorrhoids, denied service connection for a left bicep tear, and denied an increased rating for PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported granting service connection for the back disability on a presumptive basis due to its onset within one year of separation from service. The Veteran's statements were credible regarding the onset of hemorrhoids in service. However, there was no persuasive evidence of a current left bicep tear condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis lumbar spine (back disability), Hemorrhoids, Left bicep tear
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24073483
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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of increased rating for back disability, service connection for sleep apnea, left heel, and hemorrhoids, as well as entitlement to a TDIU prior to August 1, 2025, for additional development.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for higher ratings on all claims due to untimely Notices of Disagreement.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids. However, the Veteran was granted a 50% rating prior to June 12, 2024, and a 100% rating from that date forward for his acquired psychiatric disability.
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