The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension, but remanded several other claims related to the low back and various peripheral nerves.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension were found to be directly related to his active service. The other claims were remanded for further development of evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, adjustment disorder, depression and anxiety), Hypertension, Low back condition to include pain, Left lower extremity radiculopathy sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy femoral nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy femoral nerve, Pes planus, Plantar fasciitis, Right knee limitation of extension, Right knee limitation of flexion, Right knee limitation of rotation, Right knee instability, Right knee osteoarthritis, Right shoulder pain, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25042779
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 claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to ensure a proper examination and etiology opinion are provided.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability but denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the right knee.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension, to include as secondary to left orchiectomy, for further development in accordance with the PACT Act.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial rating greater than 30 percent for plantar fasciitis as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
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