The Board granted service connection for a low back disorder, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, but remanded the claim for a left foot disorder, diagnosed as hallux rigidus.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's credible lay statements and continuity of symptoms, while the left foot disorder required further medical evidence due to an inadequate examination.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disorder, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, left foot disorder, diagnosed as hallux rigidus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25036751
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.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a low back disorder to obtain additional medical evidence and ensure that the Veteran is afforded every possible consideration.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for a low back disorder was dismissed as the RO granted service connection in a November 2023 rating decision.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
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