The Veteran was granted a 40 percent evaluation for chronic musculoskeletal pain syndrome with fatigue from August 19, 2013, to July 19, 2019, but the claim for an evaluation greater than 40 percent on or after July 19, 2019, was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's chronic musculoskeletal pain syndrome with fatigue was present more than one-third of the time and was refractory to therapy, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of constant or nearly so symptoms and refractoriness to therapy after July 19, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic musculoskeletal pain syndrome with fatigue
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25009204
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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