The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg disorder other than of the ankle, foot, or veins was denied. All other issues were remanded for further action.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis or symptoms distinct from those already claimed.
- Claimed conditions
- right leg disorder other than of the ankle, foot, or veins, stomach disorder, right ankle disorder, right leg peripheral vascular insufficiency (right leg vein disorder), right foot disorder, back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- 25001416
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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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Partly granted
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