The Board granted service connection for pancreatitis, but remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), hypertension, left and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and left and right knee disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's current pancreatitis arose during service, so reasonable doubt was resolved in her favor. For the other claims, an adequate VA examination and opinion were not provided, thus a remand is required for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), hypertension, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, left knee disability, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25047995
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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