The Board denied increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, right and left hip osteoarthritis, chronic diarrhea with GERD, and service connection for fibromyalgia. However, a 20 percent rating was granted for the right ankle deltoid ligament sprain with degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher rating for lumbosacral strain, right and left hip osteoarthritis, chronic diarrhea with GERD, or service connection for fibromyalgia. However, the Veteran's reported symptoms of pain and limited motion in the right ankle warranted a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, right hip osteoarthritis with limited extension, left hip osteoarthritis, chronic diarrhea with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right ankle deltoid ligament sprain with degenerative arthritis, fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25037160
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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