The Board granted service connection for mild facial acne, allergic rhinitis, and depression based on new and relevant evidence. The claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), residuals of a right eye injury, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was found to be etiologically related to his active service due to the updated medical opinions provided in August 2021. However, new evidence did not support the claims for GERD, residuals of a right eye injury, and allergic rhinitis.
- Claimed conditions
- mild facial acne, allergic rhinitis, depression, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), residuals of a right eye injury, acquired psychiatric disorder, namely an other specified trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051261
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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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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