The Board denied a disability rating greater than 30 percent for the eye condition, granted an increased disability rating of 60 percent for urticaria, and denied initial and increased ratings for cervical spine degenerative changes with neck pain and low back strain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's urticaria was more closely manifested by recurrent debilitating episodes occurring at least four times annually despite continuous immunosuppressive therapy, warranting a 60 percent rating. The other conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- partial trochlear paralysis with diplopia, recurrent urticaria, cervical spine degenerative changes with recurrent irritation of right-sided nerve root at C6, low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25008965
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.
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