The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right hand, right thumb carpometacarpal joint but granted service connection for right foot transmetatarsal arch instability, pes cavus.
The deciding factor: The positive direct service connection opinion for the right foot condition outweighed the negative opinions regarding both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the right hand, right thumb carpometacarpal joint, Right foot transmetatarsal arch instability, pes cavus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2025
- Citation
- 25007975
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.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence or aggravation, and no nexus between the current disabilities and military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral foot pain, GERD, and a headache condition to obtain additional medical opinions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.