The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches and bilateral pes planus, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), left shoulder strain, left elbow strain, low back disability, right hand disability, left hand disability, right knee strain, and left knee strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and bilateral pes planus due to their onset during active-duty service or aggravation of a pre-existing condition. However, there was no evidence supporting a diagnosis of CFS or any other current disability related to the claimed conditions that were denied.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, bilateral pes planus, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), left shoulder strain, left elbow strain, low back disability (lumbar sprain with arthrodesis), right hand disability (pain and tingling), left hand disability (pain and tingling), right knee strain, left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023751
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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