The Board granted service connection for chronic lumbar radiculopathy, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. Service connection was denied for allergic rhinitis, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for the left wrist disability was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported service connection for chronic lumbar radiculopathy, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis based on their direct relationship to the Veteran's active service. However, there was no persuasive evidence of a current allergic rhinitis disability or sufficient nexus to service.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis, chronic lumbar radiculopathy, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25052859
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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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, including whether there is any nasal obstruction or polyps.
- Denied
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