The Board denied increased ratings for several service-connected conditions and granted service connection for a few others, including tinea pedis, bilateral dry eye syndrome, right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, left knee disability (secondary), right knee disability (secondary), and right ankle disability (secondary).
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record not supporting the criteria for higher ratings or service connection for certain conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis with lumbosacral strain, Bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, Allergic rhinitis, Right chin 'V' shaped scar and right forearm 'V' shaped scar, Bilateral pes planus, Tinea pedis, Bilateral dry eye syndrome, Right shoulder disability, Cervical spine disability, Left knee disability (secondary to lumbar spine and/or bilateral pes planus disabilities), Right knee disability (secondary to lumbar spine and/or bilateral pes planus disabilities), Right ankle disability (secondary to lumbar spine and/or bilateral pes planus disabilities), Bilateral hearing loss, Left hand disability, Left elbow disability, Pneumonitis, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25052885
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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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches, CFS, dermatosis, bilateral RLS, a lumbar spine disability, and sleep apnea but denied a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis.
- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates of November 5, 2021, for the grants of service connection and eligibility for DEA benefits.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for right and left shoulder disabilities, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, as there was no evidence of a current disability in the right ear and insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the left ear hearing loss and service.
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