The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and non-compensable ratings for residuals of fractures to the right little and ring fingers. The claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome, and degenerative disc disease was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to their impact on occupational and social functioning, while the claim for service connection for lumbosacral conditions was remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder, Residuals of fracture, right little finger, Residuals of fracture, right ring finger, Lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome, and degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25041280
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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for additional VA examinations to properly evaluate the current severity of her disabilities.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of May 9, 2022, for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, other specified depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and personality disorder, due to the need for further development of the record.
- Dismissed
The appeal is dismissed due to res judicata, as the issues were previously adjudicated and are now barred from further review.
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