The Board granted service connection for cervical strain, left knee strain, a right hand and/or finger disability (including right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy), and irritable bowel syndrome. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and a left hand and/or fingers disability were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's cervical strain, left knee strain, right hand/finger disability, and IBS are related to his military service, including parachute jumps and Southwest Asia service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, left knee strain, right hand and/or finger disability (including right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25032806
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
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, right wrist strain, and TBI. The Veteran's PTSD rating was remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including the failure to obtain relevant treatment records and provide adequate VA examinations.
- Partly granted
The Board granted higher ratings for the Veteran's service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities, but remanded claims for service connection for sinusitis, calcified lymph nodes on the lungs, and cervical strain.
- Dismissed
The appeals for restoration of ratings and for a higher disability rating were dismissed as the April 2025 rating decision did not make final decisions on these issues.
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