The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, vertigo, a bilateral hip condition and GERD. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to low back sciatica, right lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to low back sciatica, hypertension, an increased rating for knee degenerative arthritis, and a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the finding that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, vertigo, GERD, and bilateral hip condition began during active duty service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury. The evidence did not support these findings for diabetes mellitus type II, lower extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, knee degenerative arthritis, and hearing loss.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis, vertigo, bilateral hip condition, GERD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25035935
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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