The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral pes planus. Service connection was denied for acid erosion of the facial posterior teeth and bruxism. The claims for Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin B-12 deficiency, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic muscle and joint pain, right testicle pain and discomfort, and left testicle pain and discomfort were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral pes planus met the criteria for service connection. The claims for acid erosion of the facial posterior teeth and bruxism were denied due to lack of evidence supporting a disability for VA compensation purposes. The remaining claims were remanded due to inadequate pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, bilateral pes planus, acid erosion of the facial posterior teeth, bruxism
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25035835
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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- Dismissed
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