The Veteran's cervical spine and low back disabilities are not service-connected. The claim for PTSD is denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor. The right knee ACL tear does not warrant a compensable rating, and the TDIU claim is also denied.
The deciding factor: There was no documented injury to the cervical or low back during service, and the Veteran's current disabilities are more likely related to post-service motor vehicle accidents rather than service.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Low Back Disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1015521
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