The veteran was granted service connection for a right-hand disability and a 10% rating for hypertension. All other claims were denied.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right-hand disability had its onset in service and that his hypertension required continuous use of medication, while the evidence did not support the other claimed conditions.

Claimed conditions

right-hand disability, duodenal ulcer, hemorrhoids status post rectal hemorrhage, hypertension, right foot peripheral neuropathy, right foot scar, diverticulosis, allergic rhinitis, right breast epidermal cyst, headaches due to eye strain, erectile dysfunction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006118

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