The Board granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and remanded the claims for service connection for gastrointestinal problems, a multiple joint arthritis disability, otitis externa, and an initial compensable rating for a headache disability.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted for SLE based on in-service exposure to environmental hazards. The other claims were remanded due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities or nexus to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Gastrointestinal problems, Multiple joint arthritis disability, Otitis externa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25035341
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left hand numbness, a bilateral foot condition, and gastrointestinal problems due to inadequate VA medical opinions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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