Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied an earlier effective date for right benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, denied a higher rating for the same condition, and remanded separate ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists and a compensable rating for hypothyroidism.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record not showing or suggesting that the Veteran's dizziness results in staggering, and the need to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding the wrist conditions and hypothyroidism.
- Claimed conditions
- right benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (RBPPV), right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left wrist CTS, hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098410
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