The veteran's thoracic spine strain syndrome was incurred during military service.,There is no evidence to support the claim of a lumbar spine disability being incurred during military service. However, resolving doubt in favor of the veteran, mild valgus instability and tenderness over the medial collateral ligament of both knees were found to be related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion supported by medical records established that the thoracic spine strain syndrome was incurred during military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic spine strain syndrome, Lumbar spine disability, Right knee disability, Left knee disability, Left ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0207865
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The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
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