The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several claims for further development.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating within the one-year period following the initial decision on appeal.

Claimed conditions

deviated nasal septum, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with unspecified depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and amphetamine-type substance disorder, migraine including migraine variants, lumbar degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, housebound special monthly compensation (SMC), total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU), right hip disorder, right knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, left foot toes tendinopathy, sinusitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 3, 2025

Citation

A25018921

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