The Board denied increased ratings for several conditions, granted an initial rating of 70 percent for bipolar disorder, and remanded other issues.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected conditions, except for bipolar disorder where the evidence was in at least approximate balance to warrant a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) unspecified and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Allergic Rhinitis, Left Fifth Finger Fracture (also claimed as arthritis), Left Ear Hearing Loss, Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorder (claimed as PTSD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25049363
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The claims for urinary frequency disability and residuals of a cholecystectomy were denied.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II and remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder strain with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and tendinitis, cervical spine spondylosis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, and thoracolumbar scoliosis and lumbar spine degenerative changes.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various disabilities and denied higher ratings for several service-connected conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as it requires further development and evidence.
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