The appeal was denied for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, with some issues remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating for the service-connected conditions due to the lack of additional relevant medical evidence prior to the claim date and the current severity of symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), major depressive disorder (MDD) with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), chondromalacia of the right medial and lateral femoral condyles and medial patellar facet with history of anterior cruciate ligament, posterior medial meniscus, and lateral meniscus tears, right shoulder degenerative arthritis changes with labral tear, status post total right shoulder arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25042465
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.
- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The appeal seeking service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities as well as right CTS was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the notice of disagreement.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as the evidence did not support a finding that it was related to the Veteran's military service or secondary to his service-connected right thumb fracture.
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