The Board denied increased disability evaluations for right and left ankle sprains, but remanded claims for service connection of cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left ring finger disorders as secondary to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's cervical spine or lumbar spine disorders were caused by her service-connected ankle conditions. The Board also found insufficient rationale in the VA examinations for denying these claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disorder, Lumbar spine disorder, Residuals of left ring finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25058476
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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