The Board granted service connection for recurrent rhabdomyolysis, but remanded the claims for cervical spine disability and post-septoplasty residuals (evaluated as allergic rhinitis) for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's recurrent rhabdomyolysis was superimposed by service upon a pre-existing congenital muscle enzyme deficiency defect, meeting all legal criteria for service connection. However, remand is necessary for proper disposition of other issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent rhabdomyolysis, Cervical spine disability, Post-septoplasty residuals (evaluated as allergic rhinitis)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- 25005966
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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