Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for a thoracic spine disability was granted, but the claim for a right knee disability was denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the presumption of soundness.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracic spine disability, right knee disability, acquired psychiatric disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25000051
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