The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, with some issues being remanded.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen previously denied claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied due to lack of clear and unmistakable aggravation in most cases, and the absence of a nexus between service and claimed conditions for those that did not involve aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotic disorder, sleep disturbances, thoracolumbar strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left foot condition, right foot condition, acne, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left hip condition, right hip condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, left ankle condition, left leg condition, nausea, neck strain, scars, sleep apnea, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24081489
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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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
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