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The veteran's service connection for lower back and left knee disabilities was granted. The claims for bronchial asthma and bilateral hearing loss were dismissed.

The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's statements sufficient to establish symptoms during service that persisted post-service, warranting service connection by continuity and chronicity.

Claimed conditions
lower back disability, including arthritis, left knee disability, bronchial asthma, bilateral hearing loss
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 23, 2025
Citation
25000892

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