The Board denied the claims for higher ratings and service connection, granted a 10 percent rating for a residual scar, and remanded several other claims for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for higher ratings or service connection in most cases, but one painful scar warranted a 10 percent rating under DC 7804. The Board found that remand was necessary for some of the service connection claims due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Folliculitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Residual Scar, Status Post Left Lateral Brachioradialis Tendon Release Surgery, Restless Leg Syndrome, Tremors of the Hands, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Headaches, Chronic Sinusitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Left Shoulder Disability, Respiratory Insufficiency, Also Claimed as Dyspnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25053532
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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