The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral hand tremors but denied service connection for a disability manifested by symptoms of fatigue, snoring, and daytime sleepiness, claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for psoriasis of the scalp, and an initial rating of 40 percent or higher for thoracic spine strain.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral hand tremors were related to her service, while a diagnosis of CFS was not supported by the evidence. The ratings for irritable bowel syndrome, psoriasis of the scalp, and thoracic spine strain were denied as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Bilateral hand tremors
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25048531
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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