Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability was granted. The claims for service connection for right knee and bilateral shin conditions were also granted, but the request for a higher rating for psychiatric disorder was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on new and material evidence and the criteria for service connection being met.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disability, bilateral shin condition, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25000471
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