Granted
The Board granted service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability based on the Veteran's testimony that his symptoms began during active service as a Drill Sergeant.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's testimony regarding in-service onset of disabilities to be competent and credible, meeting all elements of direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009972
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