Partly granted
The Board denied or dismissed the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, higher ratings, and service connection for various conditions, with some grants of earlier effective dates and initial ratings.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on a review of the evidence and applicable laws regarding the specific conditions and timeframes involved in each claim.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability (IVDS and facet osteoarthritis L3-S1), cervical spine disability (IVDS with herniated cervical disc), left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, broken tooth #8, neck scars, pubic region surgical scar, left ischial tuberosity region surgical scar, lumbar region surgical scars, scar of the left side of the lower lip, right cervical radiculopathy, left cervical radiculopathy, migraine headaches, PTSD, brain fog and lightheadedness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25104096
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