Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for thoracic syrinx was granted. The claims for higher ratings for PTSD were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's thoracic syrinx is related to a fall during military service, establishing a direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracic syrinx, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25001243
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