The Board granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, anemia, and major depressive disorder. The claim for migraine headaches was remanded due to a need for further evidence.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the benefit of the doubt being afforded in favor of the Veteran's claims, as well as medical opinions that provided adequate rationale linking her conditions to service or a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Anemia, Major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25054548
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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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal in September 2025, stating that she is now 100% permanently and totally disabled effective April 29, 2025.
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